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10.00 Credits
This course provides students with knowledge of the historical, philosophical and social foundations of the early childhood education profession and how these foundations influence current thought and practices. A particular emphasis will be placed on developmental issues for children from birth through the age of eight. Topics include a survey of the history of early childhood education and professionalism, ethical codes of conduct, and issues of advocacy in the field. Upon completion of the course, students will articulate a well-designed personal early childhood education philosophy that supports practices of inclusion and cultural and linguistic diversity in early education. This course requires 10-hours of fieldwork in an early childhood program approved by the faculty. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
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10.00 Credits
This course analyzes family, school and community resources and collaboration as related to early childhood education, family-centered practices and the provision of an emotionally, healthy and physically safe environment for young children from birth through eight years of age, in partnership with their families. Strategies to improve communication and collaboration are emphasized with a focus on family systems, cultural diversity, economic conditions, school systems, community services, political forces, advocacy groups and other factors that impact young children and their families. This course requires 10 hours of fieldwork in an early childhood program approved by the faculty. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
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10.00 Credits
This course integrates knowledge of child development and learning theory with early childhood curriculum content for young children from birth through eight years of age. Students study the principles of designing and evaluating curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for young children. Content includes arts, literacy, mathematics, physical education, health, social studies, science and technology. Integrated curriculum that is supportive of language, home experiences and cultural values will be emphasized. This course requires 10 hours of fieldwork in an early childhood classroom approved by the faculty. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
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10.00 Credits
This course provides students with the ability to use a variety of assessment methods to determine the developmental levels and needs of young children from birth through eight years of age. Learners are introduced to the meaning and uses of authentic assessment as well as various tools and assessment strategies. The course addresses the interpretation of observational and assessment data to monitor young children's progress, guide instructional practice, and identify and refer at-risk children. This course requires 10 hours of fieldwork in an early childhood classroom approved by the faculty. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
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10.00 Credits
This course focuses on theories and approaches to reading instruction for young children. Major topics in the course includes early and emergent reading theories, stages of reading and emergent literacy at each developmental sequence of language and literacy that includes the influence of culture and home factors, and documentation of multiple courses that includes cultural/linguistic difference and diverse ways of learning in reading assessment approaches and practices. This course requires 10 hours of fieldwork in an early childhood classroom approved by the faculty. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
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10.00 Credits
In this course students explore the five principles which current research suggests enhance the development and implementation of emergent literacy practices with young children: 1. emerging literacy including direct instruction is embedded in a social/cultural context; 2. experiential learning environments allow young children to practice, elaborate and extend emergent literacy; 3. children require frequent experiences in listening and sharing stories to demonstrate the facilitating power of language; 4. children require frequent book readings both as active listeners and independent readers; and 5. both the modification of environments and inclusion of family participation have an important impact on the early literacy behavior of children from birth through eight years of age. These principles are the basis for discussion and activities supporting effective strategies. This course requires 10 hours of fieldwork in a early childhood classroom approved by the faculty. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to analyze, critique and reflect upon their selected field experiences in programs for children from birth through grade three through dialogue with other students in the same field experience settings and the college faculty. Guided discussions address classroom management, student learning, lesson planning, assessment, parent communications and professional development. Students will engage in applied classroom research to assess and improve upon the efficacy of their instructional practices. Additional areas include standards-based and developmentally appropriate early childhood education methodology, professional issues, ethics and portfolio preparation. This course requires 150 hours of field experience in settings that will be assigned to previous professional experiences. Prerequisites: Permission and application for field experience the semester prior to placement. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers selected topics, theories, methods and strategies for the professional development of educators. Students will engage in self-assessment activities related to the selected topic. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered: Occasionally.
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4.00 Credits
Beginning with the atomic nature of electricity, the topics progress through a study of resistors, an introduction to direct current, Ohm's law, fundamental circuits, networks and component applications. Laboratory exercises help develop skills in constructing circuits from schematic diagrams and in the use of DC power supplies and multimeters. Prerequisite: MATH 109. Offered: Spring.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers basic AC electronics beginning with an introduction to alternating current, inductance and capacitance, time constants, resonance and filters. Students obtain skills in the use of common test equipment and in constructing circuits from schematic diagrams. Prerequisite: ELEC 111. Offered: Spring.
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