ECE 111 - Methods/Mtrls

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Early Childhood Education

Description:

This course will prepare the student to develop and implement an active learning environment for children in Pre-k to 4th grade that incorporates classroom design, learning activities that support physical, cognitive, social and emotional development and inquiry based teaching strategies. Classroom design, play, and teacher/child interactions will be integral topics in this course. . Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Effectively apply the principles of developmentally appropriate practice, constructivism, socio-cultural theory, activity theory and play in developing active learning experiences; Implement multiple approaches to learning and teaching; Utilize supportive practices in teacher/child interactions Design classrooms that demonstrate appropriate use of indoor and outdoor space; Design classrooms that are inclusive for diverse learners including differences in age, development, culture and linguistics; Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies; Utilize Pennsylvania's early childhood learning standards in developing learning experience Select, provide and evaluate materials and create new materials consistent with learning standards; Explain the connection between materials, learning standards and instruction; Differentiate teaching strategies to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities; Evaluate and analyze developmentally appropriate use of technology with young children including electronic picturebooks, applications and software; Integrate curriculum and assessment to create a learning project for preschool age children that applies developmentally appropriate teaching strategies including lesson planning, room design, differentiation and technology.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECE 140

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Information Technology (TC) when taken with ECE 112, ECE 121, ECE 130, ECE 140 and ECE 201

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 01/03/2013 

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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