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3.00 Credits
Designed to give students a guided experience in working with young children and in techniques for observing and recording their behavior. The student will observe and actively participate in selected settings such as day care, Head Start, or nursery school. Pre- or co-requisite: EDU 101. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the current field of children's literature, emphasizing criteria and standards of high quality books for children. It is designed for students in early childhood education and for individuals responsible for the selection of appropriate books for use with children. The course content includes methods of presentation of literature to children. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the process of establishing and maintaining responsible and cooperative behavior in young children. Positive ways to guide children through challenging behaviors will be addressed. Various developmentally appropriate guidance strategies such as redirection, promoting pro-social behavior, positive assertiveness, consistency, and internal mechanisms that guide self control will be examined. Observations in the field will be required. 3 credits
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This foundation course is required for the elementary education transfer program. It focuses on the historical, philosophical, and social influences of education in the United States. Contemporary educational thought as well as expectations of the teaching profession will be explored. Course content and weekly observations in the field will assist students in assessing their commitment to teaching. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits
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This course will examine the problems arising from the daily teaching experiences. Discussions will focus on the current teaching situation, planning and implementing appropriate activities, as well as approaches to guiding and educating the developing child. Prerequisites: PSY 103, EDU 101, EDU 105, EDU 110, EDU 222 with a grade of "C" or higher and advisor approval. Co-requisite: EDU 320 . 3 credits
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Students examine several of the functions and roles of play in the development of the child from two to six. Special consideration will be given throughout the course to the role of the pre-school teacher in interpreting, planning for, and augmenting play. Prerequisites: PSY 103, PSY 201, EDU 105, EDU 110. 3 credits
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This course focuses on understanding the growth and development of infants and toddlers, and planning curriculum for the child under three years of age. Emphasis will be placed on the whole child's development: physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. Understanding growth and development will be the basis for planning curriculum for infants and toddlers in group care, family day care, as well as parent/child activities. This course fulfills the EEC requirement for an Infant/Toddler curriculum course. 3 credits
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Introduction to special education emphasizing observation, evaluation, and planning for young children. Special needs such as physical handicaps, mental retardation, and the newer recognized areas of disabilities will be considered, including the implications for the teacher and federal and state legislation affecting children with special needs. Replaces (EDU 221) Special Needs for Preschool. Observations in the field will be required. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Advanced course in principles of management and supervision of child care centers. This course will include both theory and application of theory. Topics covered will include: theories of management processes and approaches of management principles and tasks of management (such as planning and organizing, staffing, leading, monitoring and controlling for quality), managing spatial resources, health and safety needs of children, managing food service, children's programs and communication with parents and the public. Prerequisites: PSY 103, ACC 101, EDU 105, EDU 110. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course to the nursery school and the day care center as a business. Various types of centers and the skills necessary to manage the business are covered. The approach to material is a combination of theory and practical activities. Topics included are developing budgets, insurance liability, computers in business, ordering equipment, advertising and licensing requirements. 3 credits
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