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3.00 Credits
This introductory course provides a general introduction to the field of early childhood education as well as related services that support children and their families, birth to age 5. This course is intended for those who are interested in the field of early childhood as well as those who are still undecided but are considering a career working with young children. Content in this course provides an overview of the profession of early childhood education and the role of the teacher/caregiver. It explores the history of early childhood education, major models and programs that support and/or educate young children, the theories and practices that are the foundations for such programs, and current issues in the classroom/child care setting.This class is open to all students. Includes a 5 hour community service component. Course waived for CDA I students.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the foundations of emergent literacy from infancy through primary grades, placing special attention on the links between emergent reading and early writing and the importance of speaking and listening to children's literacy development. It emphasizes developing knowledge and using appropriate resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful and challenging literacy curriculum for young children. Students will examine characteristics of a rich literacy environment, how to foster print and phonological awareness, and ways to facilitate literacy through play in the context of the ODE Learning Language Arts Content Standards. The course includes appropriate selection of books for children, model reading techniques, web and media literacy-related materials and resources. Experience in a literacy tutoring program is required outside of class each week.
Prerequisite:
ENG 111 or ENG 111
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on developing observation and documentation skills for the educator. Includes construction and appropriate use of a variety of teacher-made assessment tools, a survey of standardized tests, basic data collection techniques, monitoring and documenting student progress regarding academic performance, social development and behavior. Students apply their knowledge of child development by observing and recording the behavior of children in an educational setting outside of class time. Discusses interpretation of observational findings as they relate to the appropriate curriculum planning for each student.
Prerequisite:
ENG 111 or ENG 111
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3.00 Credits
Learning and Environment. This course focuses on the influence and value that play and the environment have on the optimal development and learning of young children. Students will learn how to use developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments. Students will plan, design and implement activities which connect to the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Content Standards, while demonstrating an understanding of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches. Students will discuss the value of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children as they extend their repertoire of effective teaching strategies and tools to be used in the early education classroom.
Prerequisite:
ENG 111 or ENG 111
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3.00 Credits
Concentrates on the developmental domains of children from birth to three years of age. Provides information on the designs for safe yet nurturing environments with an emphasis on best practices. Students will construct, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers. Course content will utilize a holistic integrated approach to planning. Students will complete lab requirements with children in an approved child-care setting for three hours per week for 10 weeks. Lab requires out of class preparation time. Clear background check required.
Prerequisite:
ECE 100 or EDU 100 and EDU 101 and
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4.00 Credits
Concentrates on the developmental domains of children from three to five years of age. Includes developing goals and objectives, planning for daily, weekly and project approach teaching, as well as small and large group instruction with an emphasis on best practices. Provides opportunity for construction, implementation, evaluation and documentation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children. Utilizes a holistic, emergent curriculum approach to planning. Students implement a variety of activities with children in an approved child-care setting for three hours per week. Lab requires out of class preparation time. Clear background check required.
Prerequisite:
ECE 100 or EDU 100 and ECE 101 or EDU 101 and ECE 104 and ECE 106 and ECE 109 and ENG 112 or HON 201
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the foundation of guidance practices in early childhood educational group settings. Students explore the dynamics of creating a positive environment for children and the links between behavior and the child's development, personality, family experiences, peer interactions, the physical classroom space, environmental issues and other factors. Students will develop knowledge of educational strategies for creating a positive child centered environment. Students will also become familiar with specific developmentally appropriate interventions used by staff, peers, parents or self to encourage behavior which is conducive for learning in an early childhood education learning community. Students are required to observe teachers in a classroom or childcare einvornment.
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2.00 Credits
In this course, students will examine and discuss content and issues related to the health, safety, and nutrition of young children birth through age 5. Students will explore information that relates to the development of safe learning environments, healthy nutrition, and other positive interactions that support optimal growth and development of young children. Ways to engage the family in supporting these practices as well as licensing rules and information about required training will be included. First Aid, Infant/Child CPR and ODHS Communicable Disease Certifications are embedded course requirements. This class is open to all students. Can be taken concurrently with ECE 298 with permission of the department chair.
Prerequisite:
ENG 111 or ENG 111
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on developing leadership skills necessary to build dynamic and collaborative relationships within the early childhood education community. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own leadership styles. Issues related to early care and education are presented as a focal point for learning about the roles of advocacy, ethics and parent involvement to inform practice in the early childhood education field. NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct will be used to analyze and debate professional ethical dilemmas. Students will review relevant professional guidelines for child care centers including national, state and local standards for licensing and quality improvement.
Prerequisite:
ENG 112 or HON 201 and ECE 100 or EDU 100 and EDU 101
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5.00 Credits
Provides student with a final opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout the Early Child Education Curriculum. The student is placed in an approved early childhood program for actual teaching experiences with young children ages 3-5. The supervising instructor completes a formal observation and evaluation of the student every other week. A professional portfolio will be completed. The practicum experience requires the student to be in the early childhood classroom 16 hours per week for 14 weeks during the semester. In addition, a weekly three-hour seminar is required. Seminar coursework relates directly to the student teaching experience and to additional topics/trends in ECE as they relate to the developing early childhood professional. Clear background check is requires. Registration is required two weeks prior to the beginning of classes. May not be repeated.
Prerequisite:
ECE 201 and ECE 203 and EDU 210
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