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Course Criteria
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Students will experience an extended placement at the DCC Laboratory Nursery. Emphasis will be placed on translating theory into practice through learning experience presentations, curriculum planning, and practical experience in all aspects of programming for young children under supervision of a master teacher. Students will also be required to attend a weekly seminar, a weekly staff meeting following the seminar, meet with the master teacher before and after each practicum session to prepare the classroom environment and discuss classroom issues. Students will complete logs and written assignments and tasks as designated. Notes: (1) Either ECH 205 or ECH 206 must be taken as a corequisite of ECH 214. (2) Transportation to and from practicum sites is responsibility of the student. (3) Students are required to submit a completed physical examination form within two weeks of the beginning of the semester. (4) Students must register for both a lecture and a lab: 1 Lecture, 9 Lab, 4 Credit Hours. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ECH 107 and completion of ECH 108 with a grade of C or better.
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1.00 Credits
This course constitutes the fieldwork portion of ECH 214. Observation and Assessment of Young Children for students seeking an A.S. degree in Early Childhood. Students, placed in pre-school through second grade classrooms, will develop competence in observing and assessing children¿s development, and in classroom performance by participating in and early childhood classroom. Students will complete journals and written assignments and tasks as designated by the field supervisor. This course is for A.S. Students only. Corequisite: ECH 214 or permission of instructor Notes: (1) Transportation to and from practicum sites is the responsibility of the student. (2) Students are required to submit a completed physical examination form within two (2) weeks of the beginning of the semester
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3.00 Credits
A survey and evaluation of literature for young children, including discussion of related topics and controversial issues. Focusing on children's picture storybooks, students will evaluate text, illustration, relevance to child development and content as well as the development of language through literature, techniques for sharing literature, and major authors and illustrators. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
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3.00 Credits
A study of observation, evaluation and planning for the early childhood classroom based on the progression of children's skills in the areas of emotional, social, physical, cognitive language and creative development. Topics include: observation techniques and tools, types of observations and their uses, prosocial behavior, integrating and planning inclusively for all children, connecting teaching, learning and assessment, sharing observational data with parents and developing a philosophy of teaching. Prerequisites: ECH 101, ECH 102, ECH120, and ECH121 or permission of instructor. Co-requisites: ECH 205 or ECH 206 or ECH 207.
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3.00 Credits
Students will examine historical perspectives and major issues facing early childhood educators today. Topics will include beginning the development of a philosophy of education through the examination of trends and alternative teaching philosophies, diversity in the classroom, developing an anti-bias curriculum, collaborating with culturally diverse families and New York Learning Standards. Prerequisite: ECH101, ECH102, ECH120, ECH121, and ENG101 or permission of the instructor.
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1.00 Credits
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field of early childhood or related areas. The student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
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2.00 Credits
Similar to ECH 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Similar to ECH 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the fundamentals of economic literacy and understanding. Students will explore such major economic issues as monopolistic power, inflation and recession, government spending and taxation, the banking system and international trade. This course designed for students who anticipate no further formal training in economics.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the key environmental issues facing our planet using basic tools of economic analysis. Although the perspective is global, an emphasis is placed on the disproportionate impact of environmental challenges on the developing world. The course examines pollution, population growth, climate change, water scarcity, international trade, food and resource availability, and policies of sustainable development.
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