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3.00 Credits
Presents children's literature from the perspective of language development. Examines various forms of literacy and offers methods for choosing appropriate literacy experiences for young children. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite ECE 110 or permission
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3.00 Credits
Explores methods of observing, recording, and assessing children's development and learning. Skills acquired as a result of this course will provide the students with the needed information to assess development and plan activities and experiences to individualize learning. Legal and ethical practices and confidentiality issues will also be discussed. (2 lec, 1 practicum). A grade of C or better must be achieved to pass. Open only to students enrolled in the ECE, PED, or LS - Education Track programs. Prerequisite : ECE 110 or permission
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3.00 Credits
Theoretical aspects of cognitive and affective development will be studied with regard to the whole child. Experiences that promote learning, social relationships, self-awareness and moral development will be explored. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite ECE 110 or permission
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3.00 Credits
Studies individuals with exceptionalities, birth to age 21. Laws that impact persons with exceptionalities are reviewed. The process of screening, pre-referral and referral are discussed. Each category of exceptionalities, as defined by IDEA, is overviewed with an emphasis on identification, understanding of basic features and appropriate accommodations. Inclusionary and family-centered practices are emphasized. (3 lec, 0 lab.)
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3.00 Credits
Teaches design of developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children from birth to age eight. Emphasis is on the various content areas and how to plan appropriate programs and environments such as learning centers, play areas, and outdoor spaces. Students will develop an understanding and awareness of planning and designing programs that embrace diversity. An overview of various curriculum models will be introduced. (3 lec., 0 lab) Prerequisites: ECE 110, or permission
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3.00 Credits
Explores developmentally and individually appropriate curriculum using a framework that includes the philosophy, goals and objectives, physical environment, teacher's role and parent's role in designing curriculum for young children birth to eight years. Students will explore various methods and techniques for supporting development and learning for children with exceptionalities. Specific early childhood curriculum models of will be reviewed in depth and compared to other curriculum models. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite: ECE 220 or permission
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3.00 Credits
Overviews the early childhood profession and the components necessary to begin and run an early care and education program. The following topics are included: mission statements, and program development, professional development, financial issues in early childhood, component management, parent communication and community relations. Emphasis is on operating quality programs and effective supervision. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite: ECE 117 or permission
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4.00 Credits
Expands on the competencies acquired in ECE 117, Observing and Recording in the Field, by allowing students to further develop skills and strategies to effectively plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for young children in an approved early childhood environment. Experiences will provide an opportunity for students to assume increased responsibility for supporting children's development in all domains. (2 lec, 2 practicum). Must have a grade of C or better to pass this course. Open only to matriculated students in ECE. Prerequisite ECE 117
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6.00 Credits
Expands on the competencies acquired in ECE 232, Field Placement II, by focusing on the skills needed to work as part of a teaching team and transform knowledge of child development into developmentally appropriate curriculum planning. Opportunities to gain experiences by communicating effectively with parents, staff and children in an approved early childhood environment will be provided. Increased responsibility for all aspects of teaching and leading children including handling transitions, behavior management and planning curriculum will be emphasized. (2 lec, 4 practicum) Must have a grade of C or better to pass this course. Open only to matriculated students in ECE. Prerequisite: ECE 232
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3.00 Credits
Introduces economic thinking by revisiting the historical causes for today's predominant economic structure: market-based society. Starting with Greek and Roman social conditions and moving on through the Dark Ages and the Renaissance, into the Industrial Revolution and Great Depression, and beyond the post-WWII expansion and into the Information Age, students connect historical events with economic thinking and theories. (3 lec)
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