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3.00 Credits
Students in this course will apply theory to instructional methods, materials and the Illinois State Board of Education Early Learning Standards for teaching Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics to young children. Play, and the active and constructive nature of learning will be emphasized. Writing and evaluating curriculum using lesson plans will be done in each content area. Adaptation for special needs and culturally diverse will be included. Current research along with the Internet will be COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 287 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION explored as resources. 6 pre-clinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): ECE202, ECE205, ECE206, SPE300, or their equivalents. 3 quarter hours
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7.00 Credits
Students in this course complete a half-day experience of student teaching in an early childhood setting for ten weeks. Successful completion of this experience is based on a wide variety of competencies, including having full responsibility for a classroom over an extended period during the term, usually two weeks. Students also participate in a weekly seminar, which deals with their concerns and experiences as beginning teachers. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ECE202, ECE205, ECE206, SPE300, ECE310, ECE315, ECE405, and ECE406 or their equivalents; Consent of department; Background check. 7 quarter hours
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14.00 Credits
Students in this course complete a full-day experience of student teaching in an early childhood setting for ten weeks. Weekly seminars are conducted for all student teachers and topics include problems, issues and concerns for beginning teachers. Successful completion of this experience is based on a wide variety of competencies including full responsibility for a classroom over an extended period (at least two weeks) during the term. This course is the culminating experience of early childhood majors. Prerequisite(s): Admission to National College of Education, Successful completion of ECE405, ECE406, CIS481, MHE481, RLL481, and SCE481; consent of department; background check. 14 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
Students will serve as interns in an approved child care center or preschool that provides a daily program of education and care for a minimum of 100 hours. Under the discretion of a mentor and with the University supervision, students will engage in all aspects of site management or of instruction and care, including daily interaction with children, parents, teachers, staff, and other constituents. A weekly seminar will support this activity. Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing in Early Childhood Education and approval of the department. 7 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
Students will serve as interns or teaching assistants in an approved infant-toddler setting that provides developmental support and care for a minimum of 100 hours. Under the direction of a mentor and with University supervision, students will engage in all aspects of daily interaction with children ages 0-2. A weekly seminar will support this activity. Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing in Early Childhood Education and approval of the department. 7 quarter hours
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give specific experience in the opening of a public school classroom to the senior level student. Students are to report on the first day of the Fall term and assist the cooperating teacher in preparing the learning environment. Up to 25 preclinical hours may be earned. Advisors have the option of assigning this course, if needed. (For undergraduates this course is ECE390.)
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2.00 Credits
Methods/Kindergarten This course focuses on current research, trends, and instructional methodology in the education of kindergarten-aged children. It is designed for those desiring to implement practices that reflect current research on "developmentally appropriate practice," andcreate curricula for young children that reflects the most recent research on effective schools, "readiness," anti-bias education,and the politics of educational decision making. Techniques for working with computers in kindergarten and for including children with special needs will also be examined. Prerequisite: EPS500A. 2 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
Methods/Primary/Language Arts and Social Studies A comprehensive study of instructional methods for teaching language arts and social studies in the K-3 classroom. Includes methods for working with mainstreamed children and children in a multicultural setting. Preclinical experiences are required. Prerequisite(s): EPS500A. 2 semester hours
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15.00 Credits
Students will study infants and toddlers, including the development of the self, temperamental differences, social interactions, and play development, and will also evaluate classroom management systems in a childcare setting, strategies for guidance and teaching, and interaction with diverse families and children with special needs. In addition, students will increase their skill in making observations and creating anecdotal records. 15 hours of observation in accredited, diverse infant-toddler settings is required, along with 10 additional hours of observation of children's play: total observation hours is 25. Prerequisite(s): None. 1-2 semester hours.
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2.00 Credits
Methods/Preprimary/Language Arts, Literature, Art, Music and Movement This course is a survey of instructional materials, methods, and supportive learning environments for teaching language arts, literature, art, music, and movement to children in preprimary settings. Students design, identify, demonstrate, and evaluate appropriate experiences and teaching strategies for preprimary children. Course topics include discussions of behavior management, multicultural education, an integrated curriculum approach, and adaptation of the curriculum for children with COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 288 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION special needs. Ten hours of observation of children ages three to five in a university-approved site are required. Prerequisite(s): EPS500A. 2 semester hours
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