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3.00 Credits
This course examines the developmental theories and caregiving skills unique to work with infants and toddlers. Students will build on their knowledge of child development with a special focus on topics such as temperament, attachment, brain development, and the emergence of self-regulation during the first years of life. Students will also explore the impacts of culture and diversity on the care and education of infants and toddlers. Age appropriate curriculum models and learning experiences are explored. Prerequisite: ECYD1215 To complete this class, students are required to spend 50 hours per semester (approximately 5 hours per week) observing and interacting with infants and toddlers children in an approved community-based early childhood program. NOTE: This course requires a MN OHS criminal background study including fingerprints.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the appropriate use of authentic observation and assessment strategies to document children's development, growth, play and learning, to plan and individualize curriculum and teaching practices, and to join with families and professionals in promoting children's success. Students will explore recording strategies, rating systems, multiple assessment tools, and portfolios. Focus is placed on increasing objectivity in observing and interpreting children's behavior, using assessment ethically, observing developmental characteristics, and increasing the awareness of patterns of children's behavior. Prerequisite: ECYD1215 Students participating in this course should expect to devote at least 15 hours per semester of out-of-class time to observation in a community-based early childhood setting. NOTE: This course requires a MN DHS criminal background study including fingerprints.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an advance level examination of learning in early childhood. Students will examine program and curriculum models consistent with best practice in the profession as well as various short- and long-term planning strategies employed by early childhood teachers. Learning trajectories for early childhood content areas will be examined and students will practice selection of developmentally appropriate learning goals, activities, materials and instructional strategies. Use of assessment data to guide the development of individually appropriate and responsive curriculum will be emphasized. To complete this class, students are required to spend 10 hours per semester observing and interacting with young children in an approved community-based early childhood program. Prerequisite: ECYD1215 & 1250. NOTE: This course requires a MN OHS criminal background study including fingerprints.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development of skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics during early childhood. Students will explore the learning trajectories associated with each content area as well as developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for teaching concepts such as number sense, counting patterns, measurement, the scientific process, balance symmetry, and more. An exploration of outdoor play and the incorporation of nature in early childhood programs is also emphasized. To complete this class, students are required to spend 10 hours per semester observing and interacting with young children in an approved community-based early childhood program. Prerequisite: ECYD1215 NOTE: This course requires a MN DHS criminal background study including fingerprints.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in both infant and toddler settings. Students will implement a variety of learning experiences and interactions that are developmentally and culturally sensitive to infants and toddlers. Prerequisites: ECYD 1210 or ECYD 1310 and instructor permission. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students an opportunity to demonstrate the early childhood teaching competencies explored in other classes while guided by a supervising teacher in a licensed early childhood program. The competencies addressed include: developing active and developmentally appropriate environments accessible to the multiple needs of learners, positive child guidance strategies, communication skills, and development of professional skills such as communication and respectful interactions with families, colleagues, and other potential partners in the care and education of young children. PREREQUISITES: ECYD1100, ECYD1215, ECYD1225, ECYD1235, and ECYD1250 Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the impact of family, culture and society on young children. Students will consider strategies for emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate and anti-bias approaches while supporting children's care and education. Students will examine the many types of families, as well as the importance of forging effective partnerships with families and community organizations and resources. To complete assignments in this class, students are required to spend approximately 10 hours per semester outside of class time observing and interacting with young children in community-based early childhood programs. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development of children with differing abilities. Students will integrate strategies that support inclusive programs for children, apply legal and ethical requirements including, but not limited to, the American Disabilities Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students will differentiate between typical and atypical development, analyze the differing abilities of children with physical, cognitive, health/medical, communication, and/or behavioral/emotional special needs and explore strategies to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences and cultivate partnerships with families. This course includes an emphasis on the use of sign language with children to support communication and the development of language skills. To complete assignments in this class, students are required to spend approximately 15 hours per semester outside of class time observing and interacting with young children in community-based early childhood programs. Note: This course requires a Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides students an opportunity to shadow a master teacher in a child development setting. Course goals are based on individual need. Emphasis may include observation of various child development settings, adult-child interaction or the role of a caregiver. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to experience both clinical and non-clinical sites, as well as expertise in the field. Emphasis will include volunteer experience in a selected setting. Course goals are based on site placement and individual need. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints. To complete this class, students are required to spend 40 hours per semester (approximately 3 hours per week) observing and interacting with young children in an approved site. Instructor Permission is required.
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