|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in this course must have completed ECED 2010 and ECED 3220. This course will build on students' existing knowledge of the history of Early Childhood Education. It will introduce theories of learning and development with an emphasis on constructivist theory, which is central to our Early Childhood Program's philosophy. Class activities and field experiences allow students to develop an understanding of the relationship between these theories and developmentally appropriate practice. Early Childhood Curriculum Models (Pre-K 3rd grade), the role of the teacher, and the Code of Ethics for teaching will be explored. Candidates will learn about constructivist theory through readings, discussions, and practical application activities that will allow them to contrast this theory with other models of learning and development.
-
3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ECED 2110 and ECED 2150. Examines the development of literacy during the early years, birth to eight. Includes the study of environmental influences and methods that enrich or delay emerging literacy and language. Group activities for early childhood programs are explored. Writing Intensive Course.
-
3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ECED 2010,ECED 2150, ECED 3220, ECED 3140, ECED 4140. This course analyzes children's thinking as it influences curriculum design in early childhood. It explores the educational needs of young children from ages 0 - 9 (Pre-K 3rd grade) in the cognitive realm of scientific, social, mathematical, and language learning. Field participation in early childhood settings is required.
-
3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Teacher candidates will explore developmentally appropriate methods based on constructivist theory for promoting scientific and mathematical inquiry among children in early childhood settings. A field experience in an EC classroom will ground the learners' understanding.
-
3.00 Credits
This course is designed to train Early Childhood professionals in effective methods and principles of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of the mentor as a facilitator of adult learning. As leaders, these mentors will be implementing change that can lead to improved quality in programs and classrooms that serve young children, birth through eight years of age.
-
3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Students must be admitted to Teacher Education. This course provides a comprehensive overview of media and technology use in inclusive early childhood classrooms. This course is based on the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Papert, which support experiential, hands-on learning in the context of social interactions. Theories, research studies, and application of new technology and media will be considered. The appropriateness of technology use, along with application of new technology and media for children ages birth through grade three will be reviewed.
-
3.00 Credits
Operational planning and administration for supervisors, administrators, and directors of programs for young children in public and private schools. Emphasis is placed on the director's role in staff recruitment, hiring, development, and evaluation. Leadership and management techniques are also studied and evaluated.
-
3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ECED 4140; admission to Teacher Education. Curriculum development analyzes children's thinking as it influences curriculum design (lesson planning and unit development) in early childhood in the classrooms. Hands-on experiential activities will be emphasized to enhance the adult learners' understanding of Early Childhood social studies curriculum and the importance of meeting the national and state standards for social studies education, while also providing concrete examples for application with young children. Field participation in early childhood settings is required.
-
3.00 Credits
Theoretical models of home-school relations will be examined as they have evolved through the 20th - 21st centuries. Strategies for initiating and maintaining effective home-school-community collaboration will be identified with special emphasis on benefits to parents, children, community, and school personnel.
-
6.00 Credits
A supervised 15-week supervised experience in approved Early Childhood Pre-K and primary grade programs. Seminars will be held to coordinate and evaluate the student teaching experience.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2024 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|