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2.00 Credits
This course acquaints the student with basic assumptions underlying curriculum and processes in reading and gives opportunities to select and use instructional materials. The course encompasses content and pedagogy to develop the reflective practitioner for teaching literacy in the elementary school. It addresses the following themes: curriculum, theory translated into instructional planning and practice, practices that promote effective learning, behavior and relationships, and teaching strategies. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDEL 4500. (2 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the Early Childhood and Elementary pre-service teacher with the research-based methods of teaching mathematics, and includes content and pedagogy in teaching math in the elementary school. The course addresses the following themes: curriculum, theory translated into instructional planning and practice, practices that promote effective learning, behavior and relationships, and teaching strategies. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDEL 4500. (2 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the Early Childhood and Elementary pre-service teacher with the research-based methods of teaching science. It includes content and pedagogy in teaching science in the elementary school. It addresses the following themes: curriculum; theory translated into instructional planning and practice, practices that promote effective learning, behavior and relationships, and teaching strategies. Materials, methods, and strategies for teaching life, physical, and earth sciences will be presented. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDEL 4500. (2 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of early childhood education through lecture, discussion, observation, and active participation. The student will be exposed to different programs currently in operation in the community and region. Attention will be given to children with special needs and multiculturalism. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating early childhood education as a career. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDFD 1101. (3 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides information on growth and development of children under the age of three along with curriculum implications, defines the interactive role of the caregiver, and explores other components of infant/toddler care including implementation of quality programming and adult interactions. The course, along with EDEC 1035 Infant and Toddler Care Lab, meets the criteria for the Wyoming Infant/Toddler Credential. (2 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
This course requires a supervised experience in the care of infants and toddlers at an approved early childhood program. This course along with EDEC 1030, Infant and Toddler Care, meets the criteria for the Wyoming Infant/Toddler Credential. A current Wyoming substitute teaching permit or completed approved background check is needed before placement in a classroom. See instructor for information on appropriate forms and required fee. Prerequisites: Completion of EDEC 1030 or concurrent enrollment. (2 Lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course offers the opportunity to learn and practice effective and practical methods of meeting the needs of young children as individuals and as members of a group, in an approved early childhood setting. The lab component provides related, supervised on-site experience in an approved early childhood center. Emphasis is on creating and maintaining positive and constructive learning environments, completing assessments of children, recording behaviors, planning activities, creating materials and learning environments, scheduling, behavior management, and maintaining parent-teacher communication. A current Wyoming substitute teaching permit or completed approved background check is needed before placement in a classroom. See instructor for appropriate forms and required fee. Prerequisites: Completion of EDEC 1020. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the early childhood educator's role and responsibilities for starting and operating a preschool or child-care facility. Topics include setting-up programs, managing and supervising staff, business practices, community relations, and making decisions about equipment, materials, meals, and nutrition. Prerequisite: Completion of EDEC 1020. (3 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
After the completion of 120 hours of formal training, candidates for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) are required to have a minimum of three hours of formal classroom observation and create a Professional Resource File. Class Assignments, discussions, and activities will be used to create the resource file. Observations will be coordinated by the instructor in the appropriate setting for the credential being sought. Prerequisites: Completion of EDEC 1020, EDEC 1200, and FCSC 2131, or documentation of equivalent 120 hours of formal training with current employment in a childcare/preschool setting. (2 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
This course is intended for students who are interested in working in the field of education. It provides an overview of the different aspects of teaching. The teacher certification process, strategies for successful completion of the teacher education program, job opportunities in education and the creation of an electronic portfolio. (2 lect.)
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