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3.00 Credits
Investigates and analyses the status of young children in history, focusing on the development of early childhood education in Western Europe. Traces influences on early childhood education practices in North America and explores emerging cross-cultural exchanges. Prerequisites: EDUC610 and three hours of graduate-level course work.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes important theories and research in infancy and early childhood development. Covers both the classical papers that have strongly influenced the field and recently published works that reflect the current state of knowledge of cognitive, social, and emotional development. Focuses on development of the normal child, but linkage to special educational areas is provided. Prerequisite: EDEC360. education - early childhood education
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3.00 Credits
Studies the history and issues of early childhood assessment. Provides experiences in selecting, administering, and interpreting various assessment techniques and materials for children with and without special needs. Legal and ethical issues of assessment and the writing of individualized educational programs of young children will be discussed. Prerequisites: EDUC610, SPED510, and EDEC812 or EDEC822.
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3.00 Credits
This course will bring together graduate students from any discipline to learn effective communication and processing skills that will allow them to develop the understanding necessary for effective collaboration. Will use communication and team building skills to demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches. Such an interdisciplinary approach will show students effective techniques for valuing and educating client/customers, identifying and overcoming barriers to effective customer/client service, and leading to outcomes desired by the client/customer. Prerequisites: All undergraduate prerequisites completed. At least 12 hours in graduate major completed or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity to synthesize graduate degree coursework by completing an approved thesis, project, portfolio, internship or other experience under the supervision of three faculty members. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy, completion of at least 27 hours of course work applicable to the degree, and an approved application/intent for EDEC868.
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3.00 Credits
Prepares future teachers to create holistic learning experiences for children through planning of physical and social/ emotional classroom environment. Includes exploration, analysis, and evaluation techniques in establishing interest centers, peer relationships, community networks, appropriate activity scheduling, subject integration and extended learning projects. Primary emphasis on preschool and early primary children. Includes attention to culturally diverse populations and special needs children. Prerequisites: EDEC610, EDEC812, EDEC822, SPED510, and if seeking teacher certification EDEC651 and EDEC671.
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1.00 Credits
Develops awareness, understanding, and appreciation of nature while acquainting teachers and youth leaders with outdoor activities that can be used with groups. Through active participation in an extended outdoor education/ recreation experience, teachers and youth leaders become familiar with a wide variety of activities.
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1.00 Credits
Examines the structures and patterns found in the natural world during autumn. Includes using dichotomous keys for plant and insect identification, astronomy of the fall skies, examination of a restored prairie, migratory bird identification, and mapping skills. Techniques for monitoring a natural site will be presented. Offers classroom activities in mathematics, literature, and related arts. A weekend field study course designed for elementary teachers.
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1.00 Credits
An outdoor education workshop providing the background information and activities for exploring the emergence aspects of the spring season. Weather, astronomy, pond water, plant identification, animal studies, and literature related to spring will be covered. A weekend field study course designed for elementary teachers.
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1.00 Credits
An outdoor education workshop providing background information and activities for exploring the emergence aspects of the summer season. Weather, astronomy, pond water, plant identification, animal studies, and literature related to summer will be covered. A weekend field study course designed for elementary teachers.
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