Syllabi
Whether you are designing a new course, planning a new unit, or refining a core offering, we hope the syllabi collected here inspire you. Syllabi were chosen based on their connection to Fred Rogers’ legacy, completeness and academic integrity, and diversity, with an attempt to limit overlap of courses and content.
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American Children’s Popular Culture in Literature, Film and Media Exploring the culture of children and youth, this course examines traditional books and popular media. |
Cathlena Martin, Ph.D. |
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Children and Media This thematic course expores children’s activities, such as listening and producing, in relation to media. |
Athabasca University |
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Creative Expression This language arts seminar introduces students to a variety of art forms and art education theories. |
Carol Hoyt, Ph.D. |
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Creativity and Cognition in Young Children This graduate course explores the learning environments of young children. |
Kris Hale and Mary Ogan |
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Gender and Culture in Children’s Picture Books This topical course introduces students to issues surrounding the marketplace of children’s picture books. |
Kay E. Vandergrift, Ph.D. |
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Language and Literacy Learning in Young Children This course explores sociocultural and cognitive theories and research on language acquisition in young children. |
Jeanne Peter, Ed.D. |
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Music for Children This course is designed to prepare future preschool and elementary school teachers. |
Herbert M. Midgley, M.M., M.Ed |
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Music in Early Childhood In this introduction to early childhood music, students explore music materials and pedagogical approaches. |
Mary Kathleen Newell |
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The Art of Play This introductory-level course examines puppetry, children’s fables, and other playful art. |
Maria Hodermarska, M.A. |
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