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3.00 Credits
Students will acquire knowledge, skills and dispositions in using individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques to develop positive and supportive relationships with children. Methods will be practiced in promoting positive strategies of conflict resolution, and in developing personal self-control, self-motivation and positive self-esteem for the child, ages birth to eight. Prerequisite: ECE 201
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Students will learn how children acquire communication skills, and how teachers can strengthen children's natural explorations of speaking, listening, writing and reading. Whole language, the natural approach and emerging literacy will be presented. The goal will be for students to understand their role in helping children to become readers. Prerequisite: ECE 201
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Course materials and class activities will provide a means for students to develop an appreciation for diversity. Attitudes will be examined, along with the development of knowledge of culture, gender, social class awareness, and physical differences. Strategies for valuing children will prepare future teachers for teaching with dignity in a diverse world. Students will practice, via class discussion, role play, and other process oriented techniques, the infusion of an anti-biased perspective in all curriculum areas. Prerequisite: ECE 201
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This course is an introduction to the practice of caring for infants and toddlers in a group care setting. Students will become familiar with child development, the role of caregivers, developmentally appropriate curriculum and materials associated with the care of infants and toddlers. Students will explore the importance of developing positive relationships with culturally diverse parents and communities. The course will involve students in observations, group discussions and projects, material making, and reviewing infant and toddler policies and practices. Field work requirement is 12 hours of observations. Prerequisite: ECE 201
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3.00 Credits
The Externship courses in the Early Childhood Education Program are designed to allow the student to develop professional standards and practical skills in an early childhood setting. This course will provide the student opportunity to gain first hand experience and learn the process of integrating knowledge skills and techniques with teaching practice. Students work or volunteer in 120-hour field experience at a child care center, school or site that provides care and education to children. They are expected to perform the required professional tasks of assisting the regular classroom teacher in implementing the center's child development and activity program, and to gradually assume the responsibilities of a "group teacher." Under the direction and supervision of the regular classroom teacher, the student will plan and implement activities that are appropriate to both the age and developmental level of the children. Prerequisites: ECE 201 and ECE 211
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3.00 Credits
A sequential continuation of ECE 231, Early Childhood Education Externship I, this course will provide the student opportunity to gain firsthand experience and learn the process of integrating knowledge skills and techniques with teaching practice. Students are placed in a field experience at a child care center, school or site that provides care and education to children. They are expected to perform the required professional tasks of assisting the regular classroom teacher in implementing the center's child development and activity program, and to gradually assume the responsibilities of a "group teacher." Under the direction and supervision of the regular classroom teacher, the student will plan and implement activities that are appropriate to both the age and developmental level of the children. Students will work or volunteer 120 hours at externship site in fulfillment of course requirements. Prerequisites: ECE 201, ECE 211, and ECE 241.
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Familiarizes students with the fundamental structure, terminology, and scope of economics.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic structure, terminology, and scope of macroeconomics. Topics include a definition of economics; supply, demand, and the resulting macroeconomic problems; national income accounting; determination of output and employment levels; savings and investments; inflation and unemployment; money and banking; and fiscal and monetary policy. Prerequisite: Exit CPT in Math and Algebra
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3.00 Credits
Based on the current ideas about teaching in America today, this course is a practical introduction to the teaching profession. It explores the knowledge attitudes, behaviors, and skills of good teachers and provides a realistic foundation for understanding the field of education and teaching as a profession. Students build a foundation of self-knowledge, knowledge of education as an institution and as a career, knowledge of teaching competencies and of issues in education. Students are required to spend a minimum of 12 hours in an elementary or secondary school classroom observing and recording child behaviors and participating as a teacher assistant. Prerequisite: ENG 101; Corequisite: ENG 102
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3.00 Credits
A workshop course which provides an opportunity for the student to solve problems related to DC electric circuits and algebra. (Course is not included in credits required for degree programs.) Co-requisite: EET 111
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