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3.00 Credits
This seminar is designed to expand students' knowledge of Chinese literature and culture through reading and discussion of major works in Chinese. It delves into major trends and issues, secondary scholarship, and research methodology in the field. The seminar requires students to read critically and to analyze and write about texts of Chinese literature and culture using both traditional Chinese research methods and Western critical approaches. This course is required of all majors who will seek teacher certification. May be used to fulfill the ASN 480 Senior Seminar requirement. Taught in Chinese.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Chinese Independent Study as approved and to be arranged. 1-6 credits
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3.00 Credits
This one-day-per-week, semester-long, early childhood practicum is designed to provide P-3 certification students with the opportunity to work with an experienced, certified teacher in an accredited preschool-to-gradethree classroom. Students are assisted in understanding and implementing developmentally appropriate teaching practices: individual and small group instruction; teaching lessons in each subject area; teaching the class for a full morning or day; and demonstrating progress in classroom management skills. Students meet in frequent seminars and are observed by a college supervisor who reads weekly student journals. Application needs to be completed through the Office of Field Experiences. Prerequisites: CIED 204 or CIED 203. 1 credit (pass/fail)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on preparing and maintaining the early childhood learning environment in various settings from preschool through third grade. Arranging space and materials, scheduling, and organization of time within the context of developmentally appropriate curriculum are the components of the classroom climate. Students explore ways in which to ensure that the environment reflects and supports the child's home environment, diversity, special needs, constructivism, cooperative learning, emergent literacy, play, and various learning styles. Additionally, students examine formal and informal tools for observing, assessing, and evaluating learning in early childhood settings. Prerequisite: CIED 204 or CIED 203 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the integration of computers and other technology into the developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom. Students learn how to select and evaluate software, introduce children to technology, integrate computers across the curriculum, and utilize computers to promote an anti-bias curriculum and to communicate with families. Additionally, students use computers to plan curriculum and connect with the broader professional community. Prerequisite: Admission to the P-3 Program 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on developing literacy (speaking, listening, reading, writing, and viewing) in young children. Theories, materials, and methods that develop literacy in developmentally appropriate environments from preschool through grade three are discussed. Family involvement, cultural and linguistic differences, integrating play, language, and literacy; performance assessments; and adaptations for special needs children are explored. Prerequisite: CIED 204 or CIED 203 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This two-day-per-week, semester-long, early childhood practicum is designed to provide P-3 certification students with the opportunity to work with an experienced, certified teacher in a preschool-grade 3 setting. Students are assisted in understanding and implementing developmentally appropriate teaching practices, individual and small group instruction, teaching lessons in each subject area, teaching the class for a full morning or day, and demonstrating progress in classroom management skills. Students meet in frequent seminars and are observed by a college supervisor who reads weekly student journals. An application needs to be completed through the Office of Field Experiences. Prerequisites: CIEC 200 1 credit Educatio142 n
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on developmentally appropriate methods of differentiating instruction for all students. This class will present theory and strategies to teach students who are English language learners. This course will also present theory and strategies to identify and teach preschool and elementary students who may have mild to moderate disabilities. Connections will be made between various instructional models and individual student needs. Topics include core content curriculum methodology; second language acquisition; using the curriculum to facilitate second language learning; adaptation and modification strategies to address academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs; methods to incorporate assessment results to IEP goals and objectives; and ways to develop and implement evaluation procedures to assess student progress. Prerequisite: CIED 204 or CIED 203 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the thematic approach to curriculum development and integration through social studies concepts. The research on developmentally appropriate curriculum and authentic (performance-based) assessment are presented and discussed. Students design integrated curriculum around social studies concepts and math and reading/language arts skills, connected to NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations. Students construct pre-K to grade 3 curriculum and performance-based assessment by utilizing children's literature, divergent questions, conceptual themes, brain research, learning styles, and multiple intelligences. Prerequisites: CIEC 200
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3.00 Credits
This course examines teaching and learning in mathematics and science in early childhood (birth through age eight). Students learn how children construct knowledge and develop logical thinking in mathematics and science, with emphasis on creating developmentally appropriate curriculum integrating these experiences with children's developing language and literacy skills. Students utilize the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Standards and New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards to explore socio-linguistic and constructivist ways of enriching children's math and science experiences in settings from preschool through grade three. Prerequisites: CIEC 200 2 credits
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