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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Students will know what social studies skills and attitudes should be developed in early childhood programs through the study of units in basic social studies subjects, multicultural experiences and the methods and materials for teaching social studies in early childhood settings. They will also develop and demonstrate materials for teaching social studies in early childhood programs. Fieldwork is required in this course.
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3.00 Credits
Students will define the goals of an early childhood music program and explore the ways to utilize music in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on developing the skill of writing lyrics to familiar tunes and building a set repertoire of songs to complement a year-long early childhood curriculum. Appropriate handmade musical instruments and props are produced. Musical application, across all educational disciplines, is demonstrated. Songs, props and instruments are combined to enhance and produce musical dramatic play activities. Fieldwork is required in this course.
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3.00 Credits
Students in this course will study the proper practices used in early childhood programs for diet, nutrition, safety and health maintenance. Emphasis is placed on current critical issues related to health, safety and nutrition for young children focusing on current practices, guidelines, performance standards, planning and assessment. Students will develop competency statements of the interrelationship of health, safety and nutrition. Students will demonstrate a two-week lesson plan to teach some aspect of health and nutrition in early childhood settings. Fieldwork is required for this course.
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3.00 Credits
Students will know the developmental levels of creativity in early childhood settings, demonstrate basic arts and crafts and music skills suitable for early childhood students in class. They will also know the methods, techniques and materials used in creative arts in early childhood settings. Field work is required in this course.
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3.00 Credits
Students will know the basic math and science skills to be taught to early childhood students and will demonstrate some of these in class. They will also know the basic methods, techniques and materials used in teaching early childhood math and science. Fieldwork is required in this course.
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5.00 Credits
The student will participate in a field experience for nine to eighteen hours per week of on-the-job experience. (Prerequisites: Five from among EDUA 106, EDUA 205, EDUA 206, EDUC 105, EDUC 216 and EDUC 217. EDUC 105, EDUC 216 or EDUC 217 for students who wish placement in special education classes, or a minimum of 9 credits in Early Childhood courses if they wish placement in preschool classes, permission of instructor and Career Services Representative.)
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3.00 Credits
The student will identify and define current issues in education and describe various philosophical viewpoints in education. Students interested in teaching secondary education or special education are recommended to take EDUC 217 as a follow-up to this course. Students interested in teaching early childhood education or general elementary education are recommended to take EDUC 217 or EDUC 225 as a follow-up. The EDUC field work lab (EDUC 199) and a grade of B or better are required for successfully transferring this course to most four-year institutions for education majors.
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60.00 Credits
Students who have completed EDUC 105, Introduction to Education, with a grade of B or better, are required to complete 60 hours of observation in an approved academic setting to ensure transferability of EDUC 105 to a four-year institution. (Prerequisites: Completion of EDUC 105, Introduction to Education, with a grade of at least B. Attendance at a mandatory orientation session.)
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3.00 Credits
The student will be able to identify and apply various teaching methods used in presentation of materials. Techniques such as discussion, lecture, role playing, demonstrations, games, field trips, computer instruction, etc., will be explained and illustrated. The methods covered will have wide applicability to all levels and subjects. Students' presentations will be videotaped.
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3.00 Credits
The student will identify the characteristics of special children and will develop programs to meet the needs of these children. The student will observe special education programs presently functioning in Monmouth County. Units include retardation, learning disability, giftedness, physical handicaps and emotional disorders. This course is of interest to parents of special needs children as well as those interested in a career in education.
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