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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Provides a synthesis of computer education issues. Topics covered include uses and abuses of microcomputers, future roles of microcomputers, educational staffing and training issues, hardware and software cost analyses, promoting computer literacy, advocating curriculum change involving technology, writing district technology plans for state and federal grants, as well as becoming school or district technology coordinators. Prerequisites: EDCP610, EDCP810, and EDCP820.
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3.00 Credits
Provides supervised practicum experience in microcomputer education and instruction. Students work with learners in either a classroom, laboratory, or computer camp setting, assisting the learners in developing proficiency in either the use of microcomputers or skill development in a subject area through the use of a microcomputer. Prerequisite: EDCP850. Education - early childhood education
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4.00 Credits
Reviews instructional terminology as it relates to implementing appropriate teaching practices. Provides discussion and beginning instruction on identifying academic goals/ objectives, applying instructional and evaluation procedures, and meeting the needs of diverse learners, including those of cultural diversity and/or special needs. Classroom management strategies will be reviewed.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates historical and philosophical bases of early childhood education. Examines contemporary models, examines the impact of current issues on educational decision-making, and explores options in early childhood education for the future.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys theories and research about children's growth and development from birth through eight years of age. Includes attention to cultural diversity as related to child rearing patterns and development. Causes and characteristics of developmental anomalies are reviewed. This course builds a critical foundation upon which further course work, particularly methods courses, is built.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the typical and atypical communication and language development of young children, developmentally appropriate practices for facilitating young children's construction of language, creating quality language-learning environments, and the relationship between language and literacy. Prerequisites: EDUC321, EDEC350 or EDEC360; or concurrent enrollment.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of the cultural differences, child-rearing practices, communication patterns, experiences of families, and the life stresses that effect young children and their views of self and others in family, school, and community. Explores ways in which the schools can provide services to families and identifies support networks in the community. Prerequisites: EDUC321, SPED510, EDEC350, or EDEC360. Corequisite: EDEC416.
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1.00 Credits
Under supervision, students are provided with experience in observing and assessing the development of infants and toddlers, assist in developing and maintaining an appropriate educational environment and planning appropriate learning experiences for the very young child. Students will be delivering teaching episodes, facilitating parent-child interaction, and parent support groups. Requires 30 clock-hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDUC321, SPED510, EDEC350 or EDEC360. Corequisite: EDEC415.
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3.00 Credits
The history and issues of early childhood assessment are studied. Experiences in the observation and recording of the behavior of young children are applied. Learners will critique screening approaches, assessment techniques and materials. The relationships between naturalistic and authentic assessment and curriculum and instruction in early childhood education will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EDUC321, SPED510, EDEC350, or EDEC360.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces techniques for individualizing developmentally appropriate instruction in specific content areas for young children with an emphasis on the prekindergarten and kindergarten years. Introduces curriculum development and content related to language and emergent literacy, manipulatives, sensorial materials, blocks, dramatic play, the arts, movement, math, science, and social studies. Examines approaches to working with culturally diverse children and the inclusion of special needs children. Prerequisites: EDUC321, SPED510, EDEC350, or EDEC360. Corequisite: EDEC426.
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