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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: EDUC 130 and one of the following: PSYC 215 or PSYC 218 or EDUC 270 This course is a study of constructing and maintaining an environment for young children that fosters aesthetic sensitivity and creativity. The course includes the young child's developmental stages in art, music, movement, language, and creative and dramatic play; methods and materials that nourish developmentally appropriate creative experiences and support an inclusive, anti-bias curriculum; integration of creative experiences in the whole curriculum; the use of technology; and helping families understand the creative experience. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate inclusive environment for young children with special needs. The course includes the history of education and care for young children with special needs, federal and state legislation, types of differing abilities, developmental stages and capabilities of all young children, an inclusive approach to early education, and curriculum development for young children with special needs. Health, safety and nutrition; screening and assessment; interaction techniques; the role of the educator specific to the child's special needs; partnering with the family, other disciplines and community; and advocating for children are presented. The laboratory will include demonstration of the subject matter. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an overview of the field of special education geared to those who are preparing to work with students with special needs. The course provides fundamental information on the identification and exceptionality, laws and legal cases affecting the delivery of services to individuals with exceptionalities and the principles of effective educational approaches for each exceptionality. Categories of exceptionality presented include learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders, gifted and talented, communication disorders, autism, traumatic brain injury, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, other health impairments and multiple and severe disabilities. 3 hrs./ wk.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EDUC 130 This course is a study of creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers. The course will include the history of education and care, theories of child development, developmental stages and capabilities of the very young child, and curriculum development for infants and toddlers. Health, safety and nutrition; assessment; interaction techniques; the role of the educator specific to the needs of the infant and toddler; partnering with family and community; and advocating for the very young are presented. The laboratory will include demonstration of the subject matter. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EDUC 131 This methods course is designed for students who are, or will be, working in an early childhood education setting and parents or others who desire to develop an intellectually challenging environment for young children. The focus of the course is on curriculum areas that deal with the physical and social aspects of the world. Included in this inquiry curriculum are mathematics, science, social studies and nutrition. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSYC 215 or PSYC 218 or EDUC 270 This course is a study of effective parenting. The course is designed for teachers of young children and parents and guardians who desire to provide an environment that reflects sensitivity to the unique needs of the individual child and family. Topics covered during the course are the history of child-rearing methods, an overview of child development, types of families, parent/guardian fears and concerns, purposes of child behavior, and effective communication techniques. Problem prevention and resolution, nurturing self-esteem in children and building effective, collaborative relationships between teachers and families are also covered. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EDUC 130 This methods course is designed for students who are, or will be, working in an early childhood education setting and parents and caregivers who desire to develop an intellectually challenging environment for school age children. The focus of the course is on curriculum areas for the school-aged child and extended day and summer programs. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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3.00 Credits
Students will explore the issues, skills and challenges specific to working as a paraeducator. In particular, students will be introduced to the issues relating to the inclusion of students with special needs into the mainstream educational environment. Students will review and practice those skills necessary to being an effective member of an instructional team, including collaboration, problem solving, decision making, team building and parent outreach. 3 hrs./wk.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EDUC 240 The student will study the creation and maintenance of a developmentally appropriate environment for school-age children in extended school day and summer programs. The student will acquire the skills and characteristics of effective educators. The student will explore types of programs and how to plan, implement and evaluate these programs. Also, staff supervision and development, record keeping, relevant state regulations and laws will be discussed. Collaboration with family and community, public relations and contributing to the profession will be studied. The lab will include demonstration of the subject matter. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hrs. lab/wk.
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2.00 Credits
In this course students will explore the changing demographics of students in public schools. The course will also explore the ways in which a student's culture can affect the student's learning style, communication skill and behavior. The course will also describe strategies that take into account cultural differences, values and child-rearing practices when educators seek to create a safe and accepting environment for all students. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.
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