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  • ECE 120: Curriculum Development

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course concentrates on developing curriculum for young children (infants through eight years old). Methods and materials for planning developmentally appropriate activities will be explored. Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology, health and safety topics will be addressed. Students will create and practice lessons in local early childhood settings. Other course topics include: creating anti-bias environments; the mechanics of lesson planning; positive child guidance; differentiated instruction; assessment and; the value of self-reflection for professional growth. Field and community service experiences are mandatory. ECE 120 is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors and L.A.G.S. Teacher Education (A.S. Degree) transfer majors. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education and ECE 175 Techniques of Observation
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  • ECE 145: Children and the Arts

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course explores the creative arts process in art, drama, literature, music and movement in early childhood education. Students will learn to integrate the arts into planned curriculum by providing innovative experiences for young children. Students will also understand the role of the arts in young children’s education as well as how to choose and use multicultural fine artworks, music and literature, how to use the arts in inclusionary practice, and how to assess children’s artistic progress through discussion and analysis of current research and theory in the teaching of the arts.
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  • ECE 155: Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course examines the development of language and literacy in young children (infants through eight years old). Students will explore theoretical foundations of early literacy development and the implementation of various models to effectively support young children as listeners, speakers, readers and writers. Other topics include: working with families to support language and literacy development; selecting quality children’s literature for effective instruction; evaluating early literacy development using formal and informal assessment methods; integrating language and literacy throughout the curriculm and; adaptations for individual children in diverse and inclusive settings.
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  • ECE 175: Techniques of Observation and Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course presents various methods used to document and evaluate the development of young children (infants through eight years old) in structured and unstructured situations. ECE 175 will highlight the value of keen observation in order to record and assess the social, physical, language, intellectual, creative and emotional development in young children. Ethics, confidentiality, accountability, communicating with families, portfolio organization, developmental milestones, individual strengths and challenges, developmental delays and special needs are some of the topics that will be addressed. Field observation and community service experiences are mandatory. ECE 175 is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors and L.A.G.S Teacher Education (A.S. Degree) transfer majors. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education.
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  • ECE 180: Child Health and Safety and Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    Designed to help students become aware of techniques for promoting general health care and safety standards at children’s centers.
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  • ECE 190: Infants, Toddlers and the Families

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course is on the developmental milestones of children under three years old. Students will learn how to plan individualized activities and preparing quality environments. Appropriate practices in child care centers and family day care homes will be examined with an emphasis on producing positive partnerships between families and early childhood educators to ensure that infants and toddlers receive high-caliber, consistent caregiving and education.
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  • ECE 200: Field Experience I

    4.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course is a seminar focused on guiding students in their role as practicing teachers in early childhood settings (infant through four years old). Topics will include the students’ weekly teaching experiences and current issues in early childhood education. Students will teach in an assigned classroom under the supervision of a qualified educator for 8-10 hours per week over the course of the semester for a minimum of 96 hours total. Students will also be observed by the seminar instructor. Field and Community Service experiences are mandatory. A.A.S. Degree students taking their second semester of Field Experience will be required to assume all lead teacher responsibilities successfully for one day. The seminar instructor and sponsor teacher will evaluate the students’ effectiveness. ECE 200W is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors. L.A.G.S. Teacher Education (A.S. Degree) transfer majors may take ECE 200W or ECE 201. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education, ECE 120 Curriculum Development, ECE 175 Techniques of Observation.
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  • ECE 201: Field Experience II

    4.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course is a seminar focused on guiding students in their role as practicing teacers in early childhood settings (infants through four years old). Topics will include the students’ weekly teaching experiences and current issues in early childhood education. Students will teach in an assigned classroom under the supervision of a qualified educator for 8-10 hours per week over the course of the semester for a minimum of 96 hours total. Students will also be observed by the seminar instructor. Field and Community Service experiences are mandatory. A.A.S. Degree students taking their second semester of Field Experience will be required to assume all lead teacher responsibilities successfully for one day. The seminar instructor and sponsor teacher will evaluate the students’ effectiveness. ECE 201 is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors. L.A.G.S. Teacher Education (A.S. Degree) transfer majors may take ECE 200W or ECE 201. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education, ECE 120 Curriculum Development, ECE 175 Techniques of Observation.
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  • ECE 210: Children With Special Needs

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course provides an overview in recognizing, understanding and supporting children with special needs in early childhood settings. Students will learn about common developmental delays and the various physical, cognitive and emotional diagnoses that are used to classify a child as having special needs. Students will also become familiar with special education terminology, federal laws, referral agencies, the referral process, evaluation instruments and methods, the role of various specialists in special education, individual family service plans (IFSPs), individual education programs (IEPs), teacher accountability as well as how to work with families of children with special needs.
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  • ECE 223: Positive Child Guidance

    3.00 Credits
    Broome Community College

    This course explores positive child guidance strategies for young children (infants through eight years). Students will explore theoretical foundations related to child development and the implementation of various models to facilitate self-control and pro-social skills in young children. Other topics include: organizing the classroom environment and curriculum to promote positive social interactions; identifying typical and atypical behaviors based on age and stage of child development; defining and distinguishing problem behavior; investigating effective methods for addressing persistent and challenging behaviors; working with children with special needs and; defining and promoting culturally sensitive guidance.
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