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3.00 Credits
This course examines the fundamental philosophy of early childhood education from historical and present day perspectives. Emphasis is placed on the identification of quality programs and their significance in today's society. Through coursework, observations and position statements, students are expected to reflect on their role as potential teachers. Students will be required to complete the following documentation by week 3 of the course: 1) Fingerprinting, 2) NYS Central Registry Clearance, 3) Medical consent to work with children and a negative TB test, 4) Notarized criminal conviction statement and 5) a signed agreement to uphold the NAEYC code of ethics and SCCC ECH professional behaviors. Ten hours of observation will be completed during this course. Students will be provided with the Early Childhood Portfolio Requirements Checklist. F
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on curriculum development and assessment in early childhood education. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the important frameworks for planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum as it impacts development and the various subject-matter disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the methods and strategies that inform the development of meaningful and relevant curriculum. Students engage in in-depth studies of developmentally appropriate curriculum models including the Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Bank Street, Constructivism, High Scope, Anti-Bias, and Multicultural approaches. The ways in which assessment of learning and the environment drive curriculum development will be explored and applied. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 10 hours observing in an early childhood environment and working with young children. CR: ECH 121
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide work and learning experience in the field of early childhood education. Individual field experience is developed with community agencies and institutions. In addition, interns spend one hour per week in a seminar type session where they reflect on their field experiences and integrate the insights they have achieved in their field work. ** Students are expected to spend eight hours per week in an individual field experience within an early childhood setting in a community agency or educational institution. PR: ECH 121 and ECH 123
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3.00 Credits
Students explore the nature of creativity in young children and its importance in the early childhood environment. Art, drama, music, and movement activities are related to principles of child development and students investigate these curriculum areas as a means of encouraging individual expression and emotional well-being. F
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the early developmental abilities of children ages birth to eight years. The course is an in-depth experience providing students with the opportunity to examine sensory, pre-operational and concrete operational thought processes of conversation, seriation, observation, comparison, classification, and number concepts. Concrete math, science and social studies materials and experiences are utilized to foster development of quantitative and analytical thinking in geometry, measurement, space, graphing, parts and wholes, cause and effect situations, and environmental issues. Students will construct math, science, and social studies activities through the use of hands-on experiences that address the variety of needs in the children population such as children with disabilities, gifted and talented children, as well as minority and culturally diverse groups. CR:ECH 123 S
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is to examine the process of developmental literacy skills in children ages birth to eight years. The course is an in-depth experience providing students with the opportunity to recognize and describe the developmental stages in literacy acquisition. Students will be provided opportunities to identify factors that influence young children's literacy, as well as design a literacy program. Students will examine different literary genres and themes appropriate to young children with an emphasis on resources for children of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Guidelines for the design and implementation of appropriate literature-based activities will be addressed throughout the course. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 15 hours observing literacy programs and providing literacy-enhancing experiences with children. F
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the early developmental abilities of children ages birth to eight years. The philosophy of the course is a balanced child centered approach to addressing developmental needs and abilities of young children. Strategies that enhance the child's self-esteem and consequently that increase self-discipline will be taught. The relationship between the classroom environment and student behavior will be exhibited. This course strives to give each student the understandings of the importance of play, active exploration, the construction and representation of knowledge, social interaction with peers and family members, and peers and family members as significant others in children's overall development. Students with credit for ECH 127 may not receive credit for this course. PR: ECH 123 CR: PSY 220
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1.00 Credits
This course is an examination of the role of the early childhood teacher in the educational setting and in relationships with children, parents, staff, and other program workers. Emphasis is placed on observing and working with individual students, small groups, and large groups in the classroom. Each student will work eight hours each week under the direct supervision of a cooperating teacher. The weekly class seminar provides an opportunity to discuss and evaluate field experiences with fellow students and the course instructor. PR: ECH 131
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3.00 Credits
This course is an overview of the methods that foster the development of infants and toddlers and emphasizes the caregiver's role in planning the environment and interacting with children. Focus is placed on the relationships among the very young, their families, and the caregivers as being the primary curriculum. Students will be expected to conduct approximately six hours of observation outside the classroom. Students will complete ten hours of field work in this course. F
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide administrative management training in the field of Early Childhood Education. The course addresses issues and techniques involved in the organization and administration of early childhood environments. Focus is placed on the initiation and maintenance of an early childhood program including skills necessary to perform effectively and competently as a director. Students will complete ten hours of field work in this course. PR: ECH 121 F
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