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  • ELC 304: Nutrition/Health

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course focuses on the nutrition/health needs of young children. Students examine the nutritional needs of the young child and explore ways in which these needs can be met. A major focus is the use of children's literature to engage young children in nutrition discussions. Also investigated are ways to involve parents in the process of maintaining proper nutritional/health practices. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Program. 1 credit.
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  • ELC 308: Emergent Literacy for Elementary Education Majors

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course is designed to introduce students to the components of emergent literacy. Students will focus on oral skill development and its relationship to the development of written language skills. Hands-on experience will provide the model for designing creative language activities for young children. This course satisfies a Rhode Island Department of Education requirement for elementary education majors seeking certification in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisite: EDC430 or EDC431. 1 credit.
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  • ELC 309: Early Childhood Methods for Elementary Education Majors

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course is designed to introduce students to the application of developmentally appropriate practice across the curriculum in Early Childhood education. The development of a thematic unit will integrate learning in all curriculum areas. The creation of learning centers utilizing diverse manipulatives will be a central focus. This course satisfies a Rhode Island Department of Education requirement for elementary education majors seeking certification in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisite: EDC430 or EDC431. 3 credits.
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  • ELC 310: Language and Literacy

    2.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    Guided by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and state standards, this course integrates content, methods, and materials for developing early literacy in young children. The interrelationship of listening, speaking, reading, and writing is stressed. Students are exposed to the components of a balanced literacy program and to the development of the various strategies young children employ in developing reading skills. Topics are examined from a multicultural perspective. A field component provides students with an environment in which to practice the theory they are learning. Students spend two hours a week working in a primary classroom. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education Program. 4 credits.
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  • ELC 311: Early Childhood Methods and Curriculum

    2.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course focuses on understanding the curriculum and methods for developmentally appropriate practice in mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, and sociodramatics. The use of technology to enhance these content areas is explored. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and state standards are the foundation for the development of thematic units that provide an integrative network for approaching curriculum development. A field component provides students with experience working with children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Students will spend two hours a week working in a primary classroom. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education Program. 6 credits.
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  • ELC 314: Authentic Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course focuses on developmentally appropriate assessment in Early Childhood. Both standardized and teacher-made tools are evaluated. Students study norm and criterion-referenced measurements. Opportunities are provided to enable students to create rating scales and checklists to effectively assess progress. The components of portfolio assessment are studied in detail. Students create a portfolio of assessment tools designed to be used to complete a case study during Student Teaching. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education Program. 3 credits.
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  • ELC 330: Practicum in Early Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course is a two-week internship following the completion of ELC311. Students are placed with the teacher with whom they will work during their student teaching experience. The internship is designed to provide opportunities for an overview of curriculum and instruction for that early childhood grade level. It also provides an opportunity for the student/cooperating teacher to begin to work together and a head start for the student teaching process. Prerequisites: ELC310 and ELC311 and acceptance to Student Teaching. 3 credits.
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  • ELC 350: Parents/Teachers/Community

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course provides extensive experience in developing competence in the skills and ability to work with parents and other adults in the home, school, and community; particularly those from homes where English is not the primary language. Students engage in a variety of role-playing activities to provide simulated experience in these skills. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Program. 1 credit.
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  • ELC 431: Student Teaching at the Early Childhood Level

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    Student teaching is a full-time assignment under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Opportunities are provided for substantial responsibility for the full range of teaching duties. During this time, the experience component continues to be balanced by periods of analysis and evaluation of the teaching-learning process in a weekly seminar, as well as in individualized conferences with the cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Professional portfolios are begun for use in the job search process. Prerequisite: Acceptance to Student Teaching. 12 credits.
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  • ELC 432: Student Teaching Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This workshop format course will provide materials and mentoring to supplement the student teaching experience. It will also help students prepare the portfolio necessary to be recommended to the State of Rhode Island for initial licensure. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Early Childhood Program. 1 credit.
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