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2.00 Credits
Preprimary/Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies This course is a survey of instructional materials, methods, and supportive learning environments for teaching math, science, and social studies to children in preprimary settings. Students design, identify, demonstrate, and evaluate appropriate experiences and teaching strategies that support development of mathematics, scientific, and social studies concepts for preprimary children. Course topics include discussions of behavior management, multicultural education, an integrated curriculum approach, and adaptation of the curriculum for children with special needs. Preclinical experiences required. Prerequisite(s): EPS500A. 2 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course presents theoretical structures for examining the dynamics of family life and its impact on the development of children, for understanding the cultural contexts in which children live and for examining the relationship between parents, schools, and community agencies. The current status of children and their families as it relates to health, safety and child guidance, and the economic and social crises that face them will also be discussed. Students will have an opportunity to look at the personal and cultural filters through which they view children and the process of schooling. They will also have an opportunity to study existing community agencies that support children and families and to discuss the issue of public and personal advocacy. Prerequisite EPS500A or equivalent. 3 semester hours.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with basic concepts and principles of the early childhood curriculum. The emphasis of topics and readings is on numerous definitions of curriculum, orientations toward curriculum, curriculum models in early childhood education, and the philosophical underpinnings of approaches to teaching the young child, including the use of technology. Emphasis is given to the concept of "developmentally appropriate practices," and to analyzing historical developments and current criticisms. Finally, students are taught the role of diversity in curriculum planning, and approaches to child assessment and curriculum evaluation, for all children including those with challenges. Prerequisites: none. 2 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
An overview of organizational policies, procedures, and ethics of the profession as they relate to the administration of educational programs for children from birth to eight years old. Evaluates current licensing standards, laws, and regulations regarding health safety, and nutrition. Examines space and equipment usage for meeting program goals. Emphasizes the development of financial management and program evaluation skills related to overall program quality. Includes opportunities to apply key administrative/management concepts to practical experiences in the field. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an integrated study of the role of public policy with respect to services for young children and their families. Students will evaluate various coalition-building strategies and analyze existing political, regulatory, and legislative processes as they relate to children's issues and those concerning their families. Emphasis is on field experiences that help students develop effective advocacy skills to influence social policy at the local, state, and federal level. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the financial and legal issues pertinent to establishing and operating child and family service programs. Emphasis is given to the development of sound fiscal policy that adequately addresses the issues of quality, compensation, and affordability. The course includes a survey of laws and regulations pertaining to licensing, insurance, children's records, affirmative action and employment provisions, inclusion of special needs children, parental rights, child abuse, and custody. Students will also analyze the legal requirements and tax provisions that relate to the operation of programs with differing legal status (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, or a not-forprofit corporation). 3 semester 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 Environmental 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. Additional topics include controversies surrounding sleeping arrangements, feeding, toilet-training, immunizations, and other elements of care. Observation hours are required. Prerequisite(s): none. 2 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Students will examine historical and cultural trends in the care of infants and toddlers and the way these ideas have affected perspectives on caregiving practices today. Topics will include the link between maternal employment and early child care, notions surrounding the value of early interaction with very young children, and the moral and political implications of early child care. Discussion of the impact of cultural differences, recent trends in early care, and support for children with special needs will be included. Observation hours required. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 semester hours COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 289 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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3.00 Credits
Students will examine the developmental needs of children from birth through thirty-six months and how these needs can be met in group care and at home. Published curricula will be analyzed and evaluated. Students will create plans for using "teachable moments" to foster development. Observation, interviews, and/or other field work required. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
Students will construct an understanding of speech and language acquisition in children birth through eight years of age, based on major theoretical perspectives. 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, including English Language Learners, will be addressed. Appropriate field experiences are included. This course is part of the certification sequence of the M.A.T Early Childhood Education Program. Prerequisite(s): EPS500A or ECE510. 2 semester hours
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