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3.00 Credits
This seminar provides students with opportunities to explore and critique the history, contemporary issues, theories, politics, and debates in disability studies; and the applications of disability studies to educational research, policy, and practice. The course uses an interdisciplinary and international literature base. Students are encourage to complete assignments that empower learners and teachers to work toward social justice in their chosen educational context; to build relationships with practitioners, disabled people and/or policy makers; and to understand and explore the dialectics between practice and disability studies in education. 3 semester hours COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 285 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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5.00 Credits
Students will examine theories of child development, perspectives of the developing child, and current practices in the early childhood education field. Issues of health, nutrition, outdoor play, group management techniques, and planning for the individual child will be researched using the Internet. Current multicultural perspectives and research for children birth to 8 will be investigated with fieldwork included. Prerequisite(s): A developmental psychology course. 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is one in a series of three designed to introduce students to the Early Childhood profession. Students will observe in a variety of developmentally appropriate infant and toddler programs. Personal and professional reflection and growth are facilitated through journal entries, seminars, and written assignments. 35 preclinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): none. 2 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is one in a series of three designed to introduce students to the Early Childhood profession. Students will observe in a variety of developmentally appropriate programs for children between the ages of three and five. Personal and professional reflection and growth are facilitated through journal entries, seminars, and written assignments. 35 preclinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): none. 2 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is one in a series of three to introduce students to the Early Childhood profession. Students will observe in a variety of developmentally appropriate first, second, and third grade classrooms. Personal and professional reflection and growth are facilitated through journal entries, seminars, and written assignments. 35 preclinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): none. 2 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
Students will explore the world of infants and toddlers and the basis for individual differences, including prenatal factors, social and family factors, and the effects of infant temperament, attachment, health, and early experiences. Patterns of growth and development will be examined along with the potential for enhancement through enlightened caregiving and educational practices. Discussion of the impact of cultural differences, recent trends in early care, and support for children with special needs will be included. Observation hours are required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
Key components of care for very young children form the basis of this course. Examination of the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale and Illinois state regulations for licensed care combine with observations of model practice to provide students with insights into effective decision-making in centers serving infants and toddlers. Observation hours are required. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
Students in this course will examine the teacher's role in working with children within the context of family life, culture and society. Family systems theory, diverse family structures, and effective parent-school communication are included. Multicultural and anti-bias issues are explored. Family intervention services for support assessment and program planning are presented. Family crisis, family stress issues, child illness, and special needs children are discussed in relation to educational practice. Prerequisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
The historical, philosophical, and cultural foundations of early childhood education will be explored. Students will examine and evaluate program models in terms of philosophical influences. Advocacy and ethical issues will be analyzed using historical and current information from a variety of sources including the Internet. A personal philosophy of early childhood education will be written. Five pre-clinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): none. 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
Students will construct an understanding of speech and language acquisition in children birth through eight years of age. An examination and analysis of typical, atypical and bilingual language patterns and their relationship to cognitive and social development will be included. Activities and strategies will be explored regarding early literacy and classroom intervention. Educational issues related to linguistically diverse children and families will be researched using the Internet as a resource. Appropriate field experiences are included. Prerequisite: Psychology of Early Childhood or an equivalent course in Developmental Psychology. 3 quarter hours
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