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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary course that explores how children and families are affected by violence. Examines the root causes of violence and the consequences of violence on victims. Uses psychological and sociological theory and research to study the effects of violence. Investigates strategies for breaking the cycle of violence and advancing healthy development. Examines how professionals work collaboratively to deliver services to families.
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1.00 Credits
100-hour prepracticum. Students implement curriculum and assessments designed in accompanying courses, and apply their knowledge of child development and theories and principles of education in an elementary classroom. Students reflect upon and evaluate the impact of their teaching on children's learning and their own professional and allied professionals. Prerequisites: EDP 427/437, 436 and EDU 328. Taken concurrently with EDP 456.
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6.00 Credits
Student teachers are mentored through performance-based assessment and reflection in kindergarten classrooms. They apply early childhood theory to practice, develop inclusive/integrated curricula, facilitate inquiry learning and play, manage the classroom, and collaborate with families and professionals. Examine social, legal, economic and political issues that impact early education. Full semester practicum. Prerequisites: EDU 255, EDU 305, EDU 320 & EDU 327. Completion of WLCE. Taken concurrently with EDP 436 & EDU 328.
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4.00 Credits
Focus on children as active learners in developmental domains and content areas. Students design, adapt, implement and assess inclusive, integrated curriculum that is developmentally, culturally, linguistically and individually appropriate . Emphasizes curriculum development and assessment responsive to children with diverse cultural, cognitive, social, racial, ethnic, religious, class and linguistic backgrounds. Prerequisites: Pass WLCE, pass MTEL Literacy and Communication tests (for students seeking licensure), EDU 255, EDU 305, EDU 320 & EDU 327. Taken concurrently with EDP 437 & EDU 328.
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6.00 Credits
Student teachers are mentored through performance-based assessment and reflection in grade 1-2 classrooms. They apply early childhood theory to practice, develop inclusive/integrated curricula, facilitate inquiry learning and play, manage the classroom, and collaborate with focus on developing skills based on the Child Life Competencies. Students participate in weekly process seminar at the college.
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6.00 Credits
Develops students' skills in working with diverse children and integrating theory and practice. Students assume increasing responsibility for designing curriculum, teaching, and assessing children's learning. Students evaluate all aspects of their teaching through ongoing reflection and conferences with teachers and supervisors. Prerequisites: Passage EDU 316, EDP 317, EDU 321, EDU 323, & EDU 338. Corequisites: EDU 445 & EDP 446.
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4.00 Credits
Extends students' knowledge of creating learning environments that foster children's development through collaborative play. Emphasizes interactive teaching, formal and informal assessment, and individualized learning goals developed using IFSPs and IEPs. Concentrates on interprofessional collaboration with specialists from education, health, and social service perspectives and partnerships with families from diverse backgrounds. Prerequisites: EDP 427/437, 436, and EDU 328. Taken concurrently with EDP 457.
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4.00 Credits
Extends student skills to working with families and very young children with varying needs and from diverse backgrounds and communities. Students set teaching goals and evaluate their professional development to assume responsibility for the preparation of the learning environments, management of the program, and collaboration with families
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Offers an guided field experience in an early childhood setting linked to career goals (e.g., kindergarten teacher, director, family relationship coordinator) or specialties (e.g., early intervention, special education, bilingual education). Includes opportunities to gain leadership skills through working in community-based centers (e.g., North American Indian Center) or action research projects. Taken concurrently with, or following, EDP 456 & EDP 457. Prerequisites: completion of EDP 427 or EDP 437, EDU 436 & EDU 328.
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3.00 Credits
Provides opportunities to assume responsibility for preparation of curriculum in inclusive preschool or kindergarten classrooms with children and families from diverse backgrounds, using theories of child development and culturally responsive, Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Seminar topics include: ethical responsibilities, anti-bias practices, promotion of social competence, management, and partnerships with families. (200 hours) May be taken as either the first or second early childhood practicum.
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