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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course is designed to introduce the student to standards and methods for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of inclusive learning environments for young children. It will focus on how the structure and organization of the indoor and outdoor environments influence the development and learning of children, and how interactions with peers and adults influence development and learning. The role of play and the role of teacher-child interactions in facilitating the goals of inclusion and developmentally appropriate practice will be emphasized. BK-341 and BK-342 are corequisite courses for students seeking B-K licensure. Prerequisites: CD-234, CD-334.
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4.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) Students will design and implement activities that integrate multiple developmental areas and levels of ability that are in accordance with the guidelines of developmentally appropriate practice. Placements will be in preschool programs that provide services for typically and atypically developing children. Instructor's consent required. Course fee assessed. Prerequisites: CD-234, CD-340, CD-334 and BK 337.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) Methods of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum experiences which are developmentally based for both typical and atypical infants and toddlers will be addressed. Program issues that relate to the needs of infants and toddlers and their families will be examined. Three hours of field experiences per week. Instructor's consent required. Course fee assessed. Prerequisites: CD-234, CD-340, CD-334.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall [Spring for B-K licensure students on block schedule], Course Offered Every Year) A study of administration and the role of leadership in programs serving young children. Primarily through project and portfolio work, students will demonstrate competency in understanding the role of developmental theory in establishing and developing programs; the practical needs of programs in terms of staffing, financial management, licensing, environmental design, equipping and furnishing classrooms; working with parents and governing boards; and assessment and development of teaching staff. Health, safety, and nutritional concerns will also be addressed. May be taken without prerequisite course with permission from the instructor. Prerequisites: CD-234, CD-334, CD 340.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) An overview of current information related to working with families of young children. Family and social systems theories and research provide a foundation for an ecological transactional view of families of diverse structural and sociocultural backgrounds. The emphasis of the course is on providing family-centered services that support and strengthen the family unit. Prerequisites: CD-234, CD-334, BK-337.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course will trace the history of early childhood, preschool education and early special education in the U. S. A special focus will be on examining theoretically based preschool curriculum models and early intervention models. The course will also cover the evolution of legislative policy, and practices in early education from both national and international perspectives. Current trends, legislative and policy issues will be investigated. Field work in early childhood classrooms and special programs will offer the opportunity for a student to begin or expand her current knowledge base. Prerequisites: CD-234.
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4.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) Supervised student teaching will provide an in-depth opportunity for students to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction for young children. Student teaching is co-supervised by a cooperating classroom teacher and a member of the Child Development faculty. In addition to 200 contact hours spent in the classroom, students will meet weekly to discuss, analyze, and evaluate their field experiences. Course fee assessed. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisites: CD-234 CD-334, CD-340, CD-345.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute a research project at an advanced level of complexity that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. The project must meet Honors Program thesis requirements as well as the expectations of the child development faculty. A research proposal form completed by the student, faculty mentor, and Honors Program director is required for registration. Open to seniors who are members of the Honors and/or Teaching Fellows Programs.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will develop and conduct a research project investigating topics and questions in Child Development. This course will provide an introduction to research methods in social science and child development. The research experience will culminate in a paper and presentation. Open to junior and senior majors and others by permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours. A research proposal form completed by the student and faculty mentor is required for registration. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisites: CD-234, CD-334, BK-337.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only) A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the laws of conservation of mass and energy. In addition, this course will emphasize aspects of chemistry relevant to today's society. This course may not be used to satisfy major or minor requirements. Prerequisites: CHE-111, CHE-141.
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