波士顿大学的幼儿教育（ECE）寻求对孩子真正有好奇心的学生参加侧重于孩子的成长和学习的学习课程。ECE计划因其对幼儿教师教育的高标准而在该领域得到认可。课程经过精心设计，可以相互借鉴，并在理论与实践之间架起桥梁。该计划的每一年都吸收了现场经验，从在当地一所公立学校就读开始。会德丰自己的幼儿学习实验室（ECLL）继续进行实地工作，该实验室被认为是波士顿最好的学前班之一。学前班课程采用创新的，基于询问的方法进行课程设计。学生与教师和教师紧密合作，并在指导和支持下实施计划。ECLL教室配备了录制设备，学生老师使
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to teach preschool through second grade.<br><br>All BU undergraduate students, including both entering first-year and transfer students, will pursue coursework in the BU Hub, the University's general education program that is integrated into the entire undergraduate experience. BU Hub requirements can be satisfied in a number of ways, including coursework in and beyond the major as well as through cocurricular activities. Students majoring in Early Childhood Education will ordinarily, through coursework taken in the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, satisfy BU Hub requirements in Diversity, Civic Engagement, and Global Citizenship, Communication, and some elements of the Intellectual Toolkit, essential for early childhood educators working with other professionals and families. Additional requirements may be satisfied through required Arts and Sciences coursework, and it is important that students keep Hub requirements in mind when selecting these courses. Remaining BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, cocurricular experiences.<br><br>BU students specializing in Early Childhood Education engage in a comprehensive course of study that includes a strong base in the arts and sciences, with coursework in the humanities, social sciences, and math and science, as well as in education, in general, and in Early Childhood Education.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives. (Well-Structured Lessons, Adjustments to Practice, Reflective Practice)<br>Teaching All Students: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. (High Expectations, Meeting Diverse Needs, Safe Learning Environment)<br>Family and Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.