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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the psychological and educational needs of the young child with special needs. Discusses identification techniques and educational strategies for teaching in a regular early childhood classroom with young children having special needs. Special emphasis will be placed on behavioral, linguistic, and intellectual needs. Suitable for classroom teachers, child care directors, and teachers in training.
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3.00 Credits
Provides intervention and management techniques for teachers and teacher candidates using principles of behavior modification. Includes examination of theoretical foundations, research and field reports, participation in self-management projects, and consideration of various applications in regular and special classrooms. Field experience is optional. Will focus on classroom management in early childhood and elementary environments, allowing a more focused examination of topics and case studies geared to those grade levels.
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2.00 Credits
The course is intended to acquaint elementary and secondary teachers with the elements that comprise sexuality as it relates to their lives and those of their students. Although a basic core of information is to be covered, the content of each class will provide for the needs and interests of the teachers. Teachers will be directly involved in identifying problems and the development and collection of strategies for problem resolution. Teachers who complete this program will meet the state requirements for certification in sex education/reproductive health.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of constructivist theory and its application to educational practices. The nature and stages from birth through adolescence of cognitive and social development from the constructivist viewpoints of Piaget, Vygotsky, and others will be discussed. A major focus will be the application of constructivist theory to educational goals, teaching strategies and curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced study of the development of the child from conception through adolescence. Research on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development will be explored and analyzed. Current applications of knowledge in this field will be examined as well as new innovations in both research and practice.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
An examination of current theories and findings concerning the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of the young child from prenatal to three years of age. Topics include fetus maturation, capabilities of the newborn, language, cognition, and environmental influences on development. Theory will be related to infant care practices in the home and in early childhood centers.
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3.00 Credits
FULL COURSE TITLE: Early Childhood: Family School Community Collaboration in a Multicutural Society. Focuses on factors which influence the building of partnerships among early childhood professionals, families and communities. Includes understanding and working with culturally and linguistically diverse families. Various communication and problem-solving strategies which promote family involvement and community outreach are practiced through discussion and role play.
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2.00 Credits
Characteristics, roles, and functions of contemporary families are described. Various communication and training strategies designed to promote collaboration and teamwork within and between the school staff, the families, and community are described and practiced through discussion, problem-solving activities, and role playing. Family effectiveness assessment instruments and strategies are also described and practiced.
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3.00 Credits
Survey and demonstrations of formal and informal measures to assess young children's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development. Instruction in some techniques appropriate for use by classroom teachers, childcare directors, health care professionals, and others who are interested in assessing the development of children aged birth to nine years. Students cannot receive credit for both EDC 545 and EDC 445.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the theories and recent research on the development of cognition and memory. Selected topics include: perception, language, representation, social cognition and problem solving. Educational implications and strategies for developing children's thinking and memory are explored.
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