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3.00 Credits
Designed to offer insights into the behavior of children and identify effective ways of encouraging positive behavior in the school and home setting. Prerequisite: EDU 104
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1.00 Credits
Provides the knowledge and skills to create a healthy technological computer environment for 3- to 8-year olds. "Hands-on" experience evaluating developmentally appropriate software and multimedia. Provides insight into thecognitive and social benefits of integrating computer technology into early childhood programs.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of current early childhood education literature and resource materials that explore topics in the field. The focus of the course may change each semester. Students will be expected to complete a research project.
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1.00 Credits
Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure - Communication and Literacy Skills Designed for students planning to become teachers and who will be transferring to 4-year institutions. The course will prepare them to take the required Communication and Literacy Skills portion of the state' s MTEL test. The objective of the course is to offer an intensive experience to acquaint students with the types of material and questions that will be on the test, to teach students appropriate strategies, and to provide students with practice exercises and sample questions. Students will have an opportunity to take a sample MTEL test at the end of the course. Materials distributed in class may also be used after the course to review for the actual test. Prerequisite: ENG 102
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3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment for children in early education settings. Topics will include classroom and toy safety, sanitation practices and infectious disease control. Health and safety components from the Regulations of the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services, as well as the Early Childhood Program standards and Preschool Learning Experiences from the Massachusetts Department of Education, will be incorporated into course content. Prerequisite: EDU 104
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of the unique needs of children with disabilities and " at-risk" students within theeducational context. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the origin and characteristics of specific disabilities, and development of collaborative intervention strategies that meet the needs of all children. A 20-hour service learning unit in an inclusive educational setting is required. Prerequisite: EDU 104
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students practical application of teaching techniques in learning accommodations for inclusion of all children in the early childhood classroom. Emphasis will be placed on inclusionary practices, anti-bias curriculum, and cultural competency. This course provides students with applied knowledge of the scope and range of support services available to students with disabilities who are included in early childhood educational settings Preqeuisites: EDU 101, EDU 104, EDU 208, EDU 210, ENG 102 Co-requisite: EDU 213
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4.00 Credits
Emphasizes how children learn within a developmentally appropriate setting. Students will use a thematic approach in designing an antibias curriculum in alignment with the Massachusetts Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences. Content areas to be explored include Language and Literacy, Science, Math, Blocks, Creative Arts, and Dramatic Play in an inclusive classroom setting . These concepts will be applied in a laboratory based experience that will include written lesson plans, student-made materials and participatory workshops. Prerequisite: EDU 104 and ENG 101
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6.00 Credits
This is an internship in which students will experience team-teaching at an inclusive early childhood setting for children between the ages of 2.9 and 5.0 years. Students are required to develop an integrated curriculum that allows children to learn through play. Interns are involved with program planning, designing student-made materials, assessing children' s development, and managing the whole group of children. Weekly seminars address the issues of selfevaluations, interpersonal relationships (between staff, children, families and communities), ethics, field trips, and classroom management strategies. Note: In order to do student teaching, students must be enrolled in either the M026, M027, or M030 Early Childhood Program and must meet the general admission requirements of the College. In addition, applicants must meet admission requirements specified by the department. However, admission to the education program does not insure a practicum placement. Prior to obtaining a practicum assignment, records of students will be subject to review pursuant to the Criminal Record Information Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6, Sections, 172-178, and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 28A, Section 1, et seq., and regulations promulgated pursuant to such statutes. Students should register for EDU 213 during the priority-registration period in order to insure that the criminal records check (CORI) is received by the field placement site prior to the first day of the semester. Students who register late and/or whose CORI paperwork is not received may not be able to student teach. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of 30 credits of work (sophomore standing) that includes EDU 101, 104, 208, 210 and ENG 102. 1 lecture hour and 15 laboratory hours Co-requisite: EDU 209
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth review of the current Standards of Licensure of Day Care in Massachusetts. Federal and state laws and policies regarding child care are studied. A variety of models of staff recruitment, development and staff supervision are presented, as well as effective methods in parent relationships and an understanding of parent' s rights, developing crisis intervention strategies, making social services referrals, providing transportation, and reviewing state and federal health care policy and procedures. Prerequisite: D.E.E.C. Lead Teacher Certified Co-requisite: Employment in a Licensed Child Care facility (working directly with preschool-aged children for a minimum of 12 hours per week)
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