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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is an advanced level course which provides opportunities for students to explore the diversity of topics in Early Childhood Education (for example National Accreditation; Leadership in Early Childhood: Quality, Compensation and Affordability in Child Care). Students meet with a selected a Early Childhood Advisor and together create and develop the topic for study. NOTE: Education Professional Elective, offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: Successful completion of ED280 and ED281 or an associate in Early Childhood Education. An exploration of the early childhood education curriculum components designed to optimize the child's learning from infancy through third grade. A particular emphasis is placed on the selection and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students will be exposed to current curriculum materials and the manner in which they match the developmental needs of young children. This course is taken just prior to the student teaching experience.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed for the student of Early Childhood Education and for early childhood educators who are currently involved in the operations and administration of early childhood programs (infant/toddler programs, nursery school /preschool programs, child care programs, family child care programs, school age child care, etc.) Topic areas include community needs, licensing, program philosophies, staff development, food/ nutrition programming, curriculum, children and their families, program evaluation, and director development. The course is presented through lectures, guest presentations, program visitations, small group and individual work. Students in this course should have at least some background in the foundations of Early Childhood Education. This course supports students who are interested in the administrative aspects of Early Childhood Education programs. NOTE: Education Professional Elective, offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: Successful completion of ED280 and ED281 or an associate in Early Childhood Education. This course offers an appraisal of the various evaluation and assessment methods available within the early childhood and elementary education curricula. Research on evaluation and assessment is reviewed, with a particular emphasis placed on the analysis of performance measures and their proper use and interpretation. Among the topics included are current assessment issues and controversies, construction of classroom tests, grading strategies, portfolios, diagnostic and standardized tests, and the evaluation of age appropriate and culturally relevant units of instruction. This course is taken just prior to the student teaching experience.
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9.00 Credits
9 credits (spring) Prerequisites: Completion of all courses in the planned program for ECE Teacher Certification. Co-requisite: ED432 A directed obser vation and student teaching experience in grades 1, 2 or 3. Teaching assignments within the immediate geographical area are matched to the interests and capabilities of each student. The placement represents a full-day, applied teaching experience in which the student demonstrates mastery of the concepts, principles, attitudes, and methodologies necessary for successful teaching. In addition to teaching placements, weekly Senior Seminars provide an opportunity for students to examine and discuss relevant topics and classroom experiences. This ten week full time teaching practicum is also attached to ED432 Senior Seminar in Early Childhood.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: Completion of all courses in the planned program for ECE Teacher Certification. Co-requisites: ED431. This final course in Early Childhood Education is taken in conjunction with ED430 and ED431 Observation and Student Teaching I and II. Students explore various topics and aspects of the student teaching experience in preparation for certification in the State of Connecticut. Students explore such topics as supervision, lesson planning, unit or learning center teaching, and cooperative teacher and support staff collaborative relationships. Students examine current issues and programs in Early Childhood Education in support of defining and articulating an effective philosophy of education. Required of all seniors in Early Childhood Education.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall and spring) Second Language Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to those who place into EL100 SL by test results, or enrollment by permission of the department head. Whenever possible, international students are placed in a section with the same requirements as the regular EL 100 but tailored to provide a special learning environment for those whose first language is not English. A passing grade of C- is required. This course should not be expected to transfer for credit.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall and spring) This course introduces students to the writing, reading, and thinking skills necessary for success in college as well as in the workplace. Assignments will emphasize composition processes, writing for different purposes, reading and responding critically, and conventions of formal written English. This is a writing intensive (WI) course, requiring students to submit a minimum of 15 pages of revised and edited text in finished form. NOTE: A minimum grade of C- is required to meet graduation requirements and to enroll in EL102.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall and spring) Prerequisites: EL101 (C- grade or better), the equivalent, or permission of the instructor. This course reinforces the skills taught in EL101 while introducing students to the procedures of academic and professional research. Assignments will emphasize writing to analyze and synthesize ideas, information literacy skills for finding and evaluating appropriate sources, and proper documentation of sources. This is a writing intensive (WI) course, requiring students to submit a minimum of 15 pages of revised and edited text in finished form including a fully documented research paper. NOTE: A minimum grade of C- is required to meet graduation requirements and to enroll in 200-level or above English courses.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: EL101 (C- grade or better), the equivalent, or enrollment in EL101 and permission of the instructor. Explores the fundamentals of journalism and news writing and reporting: how to compile a fair, balanced and comprehensive news story; news writing style; the art of the news interview; obituary writing; fire and police reporting; the news beat system; and feature story writing.
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