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3.00 Credits
Flamenco and Spanish dance technique and choreography for adults at the intermediate/advanced level of dance. This class introduces the use of various props-specifically, manton (Shawl) and/or castanets-unique to the dance form. Working with live musicians will continue, focusing on musical and choreographical structure and the communication between dancer and musician. Some history, culture, and costuming will be covered. Core strength of the body will also be addressed. Lab Fee.
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3.00 Credits
Flamenco techniques and styles are taught at the intermediate level.
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3.00 Credits
Playful, simple and accessible movement rooted in African dance and the butoh form of Body Weather. Regular practice increases core strength, neuromuscular response, expands breathing capacity, flexibility, and opens awareness to creative impulse. Partnered stretching concerned with breathing and alignment is led at the close each class. Please wear comfortable clothing. Bring "layers" (extra socks and a sweater) and water. We work in bare feet. There will be an eight-hour field trip during the course to be determined the first week of class. Lab Fee.
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3.00 Credits
This basic course in the growth, development, and learning of young children, prebirth through age eight, provides students with the foundation for becoming competent early childhood professionals and knowledge of how young children grow, develop and learn. Major theories of child development are integrated with all aspects of development, including biological-physical, social, cultural, emotional, cognition, and language domains. The adult's role in supporting each child's growth, development, and learning will be emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides information related to standards and practices that promote children's physical and mental well being, sound nutritional practices, and maintenance of safe learning environments. It includes information for developing sound health and safety management procedures for the prevention of childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. The course examines the many nutritional factors that are important for children's total development, healthy eating habits, physical activity, and rest. Students gain knowledge necessary for creating safe learning environments for decreasing risk and preventing childhood injury.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the involvement of families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in early childhood programs. Ways to establish collaborative relationships with parents and others involved with children in early childhood settings are discussed. Strategies for communicating with parents and guardians about their children and incorporating the families' goals and desires for their children into the early childhood program will be included.
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3.00 Credits
This class explores various theories of child guidance and the practical application of each. It provides developmentally appropriate methods for guiding children and effective strategies and suggestions for facilitating positive social interactions. Appropriate strategies for preventing and dealing with violence, aggression, anger, and stress will be explored. Emphasis is placed on helping children become self-responsible, competent, independent, and cooperative learners.
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3.00 Credits
Co-requisite: ECME 117L Curriculum Development and Implementation Practicum I This beginning curriculum course focuses on developmentally appropriate content in early childhood programs. It addresses content that is relevant for children birth through age eight and developmentally appropriate ways of integrating content into teaching and learning experiences. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs of children with special needs and the development of IFSPs and IEPs are included. Curriculum development in all areas, including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health, science, social skills, and adaptive learning for children, birth through age eight, is emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
Co-requisite: ECME 117 Curriculum Development and Implementation I This course provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained from Curriculum Development and Implementation I and develop skills in planning developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children from birth through age eight, including young children with special needs. Learning experiences will cover all content areas, including literacy, math, science, social studies, health/wellness, the arts, and adaptive skills for children, birth through age eight.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for developing professionals in the field of early care, education, and family support, those "new to the field" as well as those already employed, but with no formal training. Course work will provide an initial introduction to the seven competency areas of early childhood education. Students will have an opportunity to observe and participate for ten hours in a local early care and educational setting. Upon successful completion of this course students will be awarded an Entry Level New Mexico Certificate.
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