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  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a capstone study of e-learning that is designed to demonstrate cumulative knowledge and skills through two major experiential projects: 1) an e-portfolio, and 2) a case study or authentic project. The e-portfolio captures accomplishments and artifacts from previous courses, and it serves as an ongoing resource and record of continued professional development. The case study or project focuses on an e-learning program or organization and involves in-depth analysis of the application of concepts and strategies needed to enhance practice and performance in e-learning.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students will improve their listening comprehension of academic speech, including main ideas and subtopics. Students will develop appropriate speaking skills for an academic context. Major pronunciation topics will be addressed, and academic vocabulary comprehension and use will be emphasized in both listening and speaking activities. Students will be introduced to skills that will help them to be successful in their future studies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students will read academic texts and practice the skills necessary to identify and comprehend main ideas, supporting details, and academic vocabulary. They will develop academic writing skills including attention to and editing of organization, grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary. Students will come to view academic reading and writing as processes of development, rather than isolated events. The course includes an introduction to skills that will help students be successful in their future studies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students will attend to greater detail in the academic speech they listen to, as well as understanding relationships of topics. Students will further develop academic speaking skills through the creation and delivery of recorded presentations. Advanced pronunciation topics will be addressed, and academic vocabulary comprehension and use will be emphasized in both listening and speaking activities. Students will continue to develop skills that will contribute to their future success in higher education.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students will continue to refine their comprehension and academic vocabulary skills through the reading of more extensive texts. Students will write essays that demonstrate their understanding of the writing process, including editing their work to reflect academic style, grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary. The course will provide an introduction to academic conventions in the use of outside sources. Students will continue to develop skills that will contribute to their future success in higher education.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Candidates pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education must ground all learning in Developmentally Appropriate Practices. The candidates will explore the foundational principles of the differences and practice in the three major developmental age ranges of 0-3, 3-5 and 5-8. Additionally, particular attention will be paid to the major developmental areas including, but not limited to, Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development, Cognitive Development, and Language and Literacy Development.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students receive an overview of the philosophy, principles, and evaluation of health, safety, and nutrition in education settings for young children. Age-appropriate teaching strategies are highlighted. Emphasis is on the importance of health, fitness, safety, and nutrition to an individual's overall performance and behavior-socially, emotionally, and physically.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students examine and analyze major concepts of contemporary programs for young children. Students learn historical, theoretical, and research perspectives. Professional ethics and diversity issues in programs for young children and their families are major topics.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Methods for Infants and Toddlers is a course where students will be provided with an opportunity to learn about, experiment with, implement, and develop lesson plans for a variety of instructional methods appropriate to the developmental level of preschool. Students will learn how to plan and present instruction clearly in a collaborative and constructive setting. Major topics include: characteristics of effective instructional strategies and their impact on various learners; differentiated instruction; planning for instruction; developing effective lessons using a variety of approaches & technologies; assessment of student learning; and professional development. Attention is focused on the learner and the interpretation of physiological, psychological, sociological, emotional, cultural, linguistic, and environmental factors which influence learning.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Methods for Teaching Preschoolers is a course where students will be provided with an opportunity to learn about, experiment with, implement, and develop lesson plans for a variety of instructional methods appropriate to the developmental level of preschool. Students will learn how to plan and present instruction clearly in a collaborative and constructive setting. Major topics include: characteristics of effective instructional strategies and their impact on various learners; differentiated instruction; planning for instruction; developing effective lessons using a variety of approaches & technologies; assessment of student learning; and professional development. Attention is focused on the learner and the interpretation of physiological, psychological, sociological, emotional, cultural, linguistic, and environmental factors which influence learning.
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