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  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Studies developmentally appropriate practices for creating curriculum for young children exploring the physical world. Topics may include: water, electricity, magnetism, and elements of basic physics. May be taught in Spanish as part of the Bilingual Spanish/English ECE teacher skills certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Explores social knowledge as it manifests itself in young children's natural interests and in their emerging understanding of: self-concept; valuing diversity; interdependency of humans; cultures and the similarities and diversity of people everywhere. This class may explore curriculum themes such as: "food and cooking", "community workers", "families." May also be taught in Spanish as part of the Bilingual Spanish/English ECE teacher skills certificate.
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 unit; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100 when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level when taught in Spanish. Studies movement and large motor activities appropriate for the development of children's coordination and sense of rhythm. Explores use of both the classroom and the outdoors as environments for large muscle development. May also be taught in Spanish as part of the Bilingual Spanish/English ECE teacher skills certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Studies appropriate developmental practices for incorporating music with young children including singing, chanting, and making music. Demonstrates methods for finding and recognizing developmentally appropriate songs and chants and developing a resource file. Appropriate for teachers, caregivers, and parents. May be taught in Spanish as part of the Bilingual Spanish/English ECE teacher skills certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Studies appropriate practices for creative movement and body awareness experiences for children 2 to 12 years of age, emphasizing spontaneity and expression. Examines the effect of creative movement on both artistic and cognitive development. Appropriate for teachers, child care providers, and parents. May be taught in Spanish as part of the Bilingual Spanish/English ECE teacher skills certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Introduces concepts and strategies for choosing and presenting developmentally appropriate circle times with young children. May include music, creative movement, games, group problem solving, language activities, and science experiences, so that children will participate and learn with interest and delight. May be taught in Spanish as part of the Bilingual Spanish/English ECE teacher skills certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Studies developmentally appropriate practices for cooking with young children to support sensory/motor learning; math and science concepts; emergent literacy and language, in culturally relevant curriculum. Learn how to plan and prepare a child-safe cooking environment; how to create healthy and nutritious, simple, good tasting recipes; and how to implement a cooking curriculum using everyday utensils and appliances. May be taught in Spanish as part of the Bilingual Spanish/English ECE teacher skills certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Studies developmentally appropriate practices for incorporating persona dolls to support children's concept development, language, social skills, problem solving skills, and to help children explore and understand humans' similarities and differences. Students will create a persona doll and learn culturally and age-appropriate activities and stories that enhance creativity and teach pro-social values.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100. Studies developmentally appropriate practices for understanding and responding to young children's superhero and weapon play. Focuses on the influence of culture, gender, role expectations, and children's development on play. Studies strategies for guiding play while emphasizing positive aspects and guidance of superhero and weapon play.
  • 3.00 Credits

    1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture Repeatability: May be taken a total of 2 times. Recommended Preparation: ECE 31 or ECE 131; ECE 53; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100, when taught in English, or concurrent enrollment in ESL 201A or ESL 220A or higher ESL level, when taught in Spanish. Presents practical ways for teachers and parents to support the language development of young children in bilingual or multilingual settings through curriculum development and authentic assessment. Focuses on similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition; the relationship of language development to beginning literacy; and on the impact of partnerships between school and family on children's language development and sense of self. May be offered in Distance- Learning Format and/or in a Bilingual Spanish/English Format.
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