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3.00 Credits
An overview of developmental disabilities as manifested in young children. Procedures for early identification, legal implications, community resources, and the design of environments and activities are addressed. Note: PSY 123 (SO 5131) may be substituted for program credit.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to literature for children, emphasizing the delights, value, and variety of picture books, fairy tales, and simple informational books. Selecting books for specific situations and age groups will be considered.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of topics essential to planning and administering a quality day care center. Licensing, financing, staffing and training, parent involvement, plant and equipment, advisory boards, community resources, and meeting the needs of the children enrolled. Societal issues of day care will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the responsibilities and daily activities of professionals working in public school settings. This course examines schools as organizations, staff roles, curriculum, and student population. Topics to be explored include strategies for guiding student learning and behavior, the importance of effective communication, and career development. The challenges of both urban and suburban environments will be addressed. Prerequisites: EDU 150 (SO 7100) or permission of instructor. General Education Electives: Social Science. Note: Course requires a two hour a week college-approved Service-Learning placement.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar class exploring teaching and learning with a practical school-based experience for students considering a career in education. Intended to help students decide if they wish to pursue a career in teaching, the course integrates readings, class discussions, weekly field experiences, current educational videos, film clips, and other media to closely examine the world of education. Seminar topics provide an overview of the historical and theoretical foundations of education with an examination of facing schools in today's diverse society including socio-economic distinctions, gender, race, ethnicity, special education, the changing standards for future educators, ethics, technology, and other significant issues related to educators and students involved in K-12 education. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). General Education Electives: Social Science. Note: This course requires a three hour a week college approved Service-Learning placement.
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3.00 Credits
The theory and methods of designing, implementing and maintaining balanced age-appropriate comprehensive programs in various early childhood educational settings. Attention is given to the needs of children both individually and in groups, to specific cognitive and affective curriculum areas, to the involvement of parents and community, and to the importance of play. Prerequisite: PSY 122 (SO 5109). Intensive Value: Multicultural/Global Awareness.
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3.00 Credits
The objectives, concerns and dynamics of health, nutrition and safety in relationship to the development of the infant, toddler, and preschooler. Identification of potential problem areas in child care settings. First aid techniques appropriate for child care are included. Prerequisite: PSY 122 (SO 5109) Intensive Value: Technology/Environment/Health
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3.00 Credits
Children learn through art experiences. This course gives students opportunities to be involved with music, art, drama , storytelling and creative movement to gain knowledge of teaching and strategies and skills that motivate children to explore and learn creatively in their environments. Workshops and discussions will demonstrate the teacher's role in supporting artistic growth and enhancing creativity in young children. Prerequisite: PSY 122 (SO 5109)
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3.00 Credits
A cross-disciplinary study of multicultural and anti-bias education designed for early childhood teachers to develop an understanding and awareness of the importance of affirming culture in early childhood care settings. The focus is on an understanding of the implications of individual, group, and systemic levels of culture as it applies to the development of the whole child's relationship to the global world, the community, families, and children. Cross-cultural, inter-cultural, inclusionary practices, racism, discrimination, ethnocentrism, and cultural identity are explored and discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 122 (SO 5109), EDU 153 (ED 1119), EDU 101 (ED 1101), EDU 154 (ED 1106)
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15.00 Credits
Students have the opportunity to gain experience working with young children and early childhood professionals, in a pre-school, infant/toddler, or after school settings. Seminar classes are planned to discuss diverse topics in Early Childhood Education. Students will attend class weekly in addition to their field practicum, which is 15 hours per week per semester. Practicum site by permission of instructor. Prerequisites: EDU 101 (ED 1101), EDU 154 (ED 1106), EDU 153 (ED 1119) Intensive Values: Written Communication; Computer Literacy; Values/Ethics/Social Policy
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