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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the theoretical and developmental knowledge necessary to effectively teach the basic concepts of math and science to young children. Students will develop their skills in preparing developmentally appropriate activities that promote inquisitiveness, problem-solving and exploration. The interrelationship between math and science and other areas of the curriculum will be explored. Students will need access to young children to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: ECE100, ECE104, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The course will focus on the unique characteristics and needs of young children with communication disorders, sensory impairments, physical and health-related disabilities, child abuse, and giftedness, as well as those living with stress. Room arrangement plans, accommodations and modifications based on learning characteristics will be explored. Screening, assessment, early intervention, individualized education plans, inclusive education, community resources and family issues will be presented and discussed. Prerequisites: ECE100, ECE 104, or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Students in Practicum III spend 9 hours/week in a college-approved early childhood facility that allows students to gradually assume teacher responsibilities under guided supervision. Practicum III allows students to assume teacher responsibilities in a variety of Early Childhood settings under guided supervision. Students will bridge the gap between theory and practice by applying and implementing theoretical knowledge and developmentally appropriate methodology in their work with young children. Students will assume increasing responsibility for teaching and classroom management throughout the semester by planning activities across the curriculum. Weekly seminars are scheduled to discuss issues of appropriate practice, discipline, lesson plans, observations, and other concerns. Students will complete Practicum III at a college-approved Early Childhood Education facility. Students will need to have Practicum experience with two different age groups (e.g., infant/toddler, preschool, and primary aged children.) during their senior year. Prerequisites: ECE100, ECE102, ECE104, and ECE112.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the normal growth and development of the child from birth through toddlerhood. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of emotional, social, cognitive, physical and language development patterns of infants and toddlers. The student will learn to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon standards of NAEYC and NH Bureau of Child Care Licensing. The sequential and effective use of play materials will be presented as essential to an infant and toddler curriculum. Community Service will be part of the course where students will be required to volunteer and observe eight hours in an infant and/or toddler program. Prerequisite: ECE100, ECE 104, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on current theories and practices relevant to the care of school-age children. Topics to be covered include an overview of the developmental characteristics of children ages 6-12, the roles and responsibilities of early childhood educators in planning and providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for school age children, and the characteristic components of quality programs. The importance of building positive relationships among home, school, and community will be emphasized. Community Service will be part of the course. Students will be required to complete 8 hours of observation and volunteer in a program for school-aged children. Prerequisite: ECE100, ECE104 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The young child is studied in relation to the family, school/center, and community. Students will explore the societal changes affecting the contemporary American family and the subsequent impact upon children. A focus of the course will be on the importance of the parent-teacher relationship. Students will participate in "mock" parent-teacher conferences, and prepare formal and informal means of sharing information with families about their child and the program. A Community Service project will be required. Prerequisites: ECE100 and ECE104.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to extend the student's experiences in bridging the gap between theory and practice in Early Childhood Education by working with children of a different age level than the previous practicum. Students will assume increasing responsibility throughout the semester by planning activities across the curriculum. Weekly seminars are scheduled to discuss issues of early childhood facility management and professiona ldevelopment. Students will create a professional portfolio as part of the final requirement for this course. This course is designed to help bridge the gap between theory and practice by giving students in early childhood education specific experiences in working with groups of young children in licensed settings under the supervision of certified professionals. Students will participate in the daily activities of young children and will assume increasing responsibility throughout the semester by planning developmentally-appropriate activities for their assigned group. Weekly seminars are scheduled to discuss issues of appropriate practice, discipline, lesson plans, observations and other concerns. Students will need to have practicum experience with two different age groups (e.g. infant/toddler, preschool and primary aged children) to obtain their associate degree. Prerequisite: ECE202.
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3.00 Credits
The emphasis of the course is on the role of positive child guidance in preparing young children to become competent, confident and cooperative individuals. Developmentally-appropriate methods of guiding children will be shared, along with effective strategies for preventing disruptive behaviors in the classroom. A recurring theme will be the impact of positive discipline on self-esteem. The influence of developmental, environmental, and health factors will be examined. Theories behind the approaches and techniques of discipline and guidance issues will also be discussed. Prerequisites: ECE100 and ECE 104.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with information on administering an early childhood education program. Students explore diverse programs available to the community and examine state and federal licensing regulations, as well as national accreditation standards. Students critically analyze the degree to which financial issues of marketing, accounting, and funding affect the management of the center or family childcare home. In addition, students identify components of a healthy organization that manages people and resources in a positive, supportive manner. This course is required by NH State licensing rules for center directors. It counts toward the Family Child Care Certificate but does not count towards other ECE certificates or the Associate Degree. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course analyzes the determinants of aggregate economic activity and the effects of government policies intended to achieve full employment, price stability and economic growth. The course examines consumer and business spending, government expenditures and tax policies, and the impact of the international sector on the US economy. Topics include: inflation, unemployment, interest rates, fiscal policy and the public debt, monetary policy, international trade and finance. (Fulfills Social Science requirement.)
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