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  • ECE 544: Early Childhood Environments:Design

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Facilities Management This course focuses on the physical environment of child care centers and how facility design affects the behavior of both children and adults. The principles of environmental psychology will provide the framework for assessing both indoor and outdoor environments. Topics also include health and safety considerations and the importance of implementing effective facility management systems. Field experiences will provide an opportunity for students to evaluate design elements of different facilities. 1-2 semester hours
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  • ECE 545: Strategies for Effective Coaching and Mentoring

    2.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course provides structured opportunities to build and refine mentoring and coaching skills. Students will learn the elements of effective coaching including goal alignment, active listening, asking questions, and giving feedback. The course examines how different communication styles impact interpersonal relationships both on and off the job. Special emphasis is given to issues relating to workplace diversity and their impact on the early childhood leader's role as mentor and coach. A clinical experience is included. 2 semester hours.
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  • ECE 546: Presentation Skills for Early Childhood Leaders

    2.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course provides the essentials tools early childhood leaders need for planning and presenting high-impact workshops and formal presentations. Students will learn how to develop training objectives, sequence ideas, prepare visuals, set up the learning environment, and organize presentation materials. Emphasis will be given to delivering presentations with clarity, poise, and confidence. 2 semester hours
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  • ECE 547: Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum in the

    2.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Primary Grades In this course students will examine the concept of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the context of the traditional primary grade classroom. Various curriculum models and techniques, including play, inquiry, and self- directed learning, will be considered as vehicles for teaching academic and cognitive skills to both typically developing and specialneeds students. Development of a philosophy-based plan for teaching that at the same time responds to standards-based requirements of the modern school is a key task in this course. Prerequisite(s): none. 2 semester hours
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  • ECE 548: Practicum in Developmentally Appropriate

    1.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Curriculum in the Primary Grades This course provides students with practical experience in implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the traditional primary grade classroom. Students will plan and conduct mini-lessons, conduct authentic assessment, and make observations of instruction based on DAP principles. Prerequisite(s): This course must be taken concurrently with ECE547 - Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum in the Primary Grades. 1 semester hour
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  • ECE 549: Portfolio Development for Subsequent Certification

    4.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This is the initial course designed for teachers currently certified in Illinois who wish to secure a subsequent Illinois certificate in early childhood education; elementary education; secondary education for science; social sciences, English language arts, or mathematics; special education for LBS-I; or K-12 foreign COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 291 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION language. A portfolio documenting knowledge and experiences encompassing the certification standards for the certificate being sought will be created. This course is required for all candidates seeking subsequent certificates through the focused program. Prerequisite(s): Valid Illinois certificate. 4 semester hours
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  • ECE 567: Portfolio Development for Practicing Professionals

    4.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This is the initial course designed for candidates considering admission to the Practicing Professionals certification program in Early Childhood Education. In this course, candidates will devote a minimum of 30 hours outside of class time to create a portfolio documenting knowledge and experiences encompassing early childhood teaching standards for the certificate. This course is required for all candidates seeking initial certification through the Practicing Professionals program. Prerequisite(s): Department approval based on a candidate's relevant undergraduate preparation and relevant employment history including current employment. Admission is not prerequisite to this course. 4 semester hours
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  • ECE 568: Practicum for Practicing Professionals

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course is designed for candidates who are enrolled in the Practicing Professionals program leading to Early Childhood certification (type 04). In this Practicum, the candidate will complete 75-150 hours of instruction in a classroom setting at the preprimary or primary level, depending upon prior experience. Enrollment in this class requires advance application and approval. Placement is restricted to an approved region, which currently includes only our home campus regions: Chicago, North Suburban, West Suburban, and South Metropolitan. Prerequisite(s): ECE567 - Portfolio Development for Practicing Professionals; Completion of individualized program of study as determined by initial portfolio review and detailed in the candidate's Professional Development Plan; Application for placement with preclinical review of portfolio; Passing score on Illinois Test of Basic Skills on file at NCE; Passing score on Illinois Early Childhood Content Area Test on file at NCE; Current TB test; Current Criminal Background Check. 3-6 semester hours
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  • ECE 569: Portfolio Development for Subsequent Certificates

    4.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This is the initial course designed for teachers currently certified in Illinois who wish to secure a subsequent Illinois certificate in early childhood education; A portfolio documenting knowledge and experiences encompassing the certification standards for the certificate being sought will be created. This course is required for all candidates seeking subsequent certificates through the focused program. 4 semester hours
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  • ECE 575: Subsequent Certification Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course is designed for teachers currently certified in Illinois who wish to secure a subsequent Illinois certificate in early childhood education. The candidate will be required to complete between 75 and 150 hours in a classroom setting that is represented in the subsequent certificate. The candidate will also meet for seminar with a faculty member in the subsequent certificate area. Enrollment in this class requires advance application and approval. 3-6 semester hours
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