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University Catalog 2021-2022 
    
University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDC-5040: Learning with Blocks

Using building blocks as a vital part of the curriculum in early childhood settings is a long and honored tradition in progressive education. Through block building, children develop key social, cognitive and physical skills and learn important concepts and essential knowledge for mathematics, art, science and social studies. This course will provide an overview of the value and instructional use of block building for children from pre-school to third grade with a special emphasis on using blocks as a central element of the social studies curriculum from kindergarten to third grade.
Min. Credits: 1.0
Credit Basis: Semester credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ New England
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Education



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