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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the integrated nature of the communications skills program and establishes the importance of communications for a successful life and career. Students are made conscious of the behaviors and communication patterns typical of the groups to which they and other students belong; they learn to see themselves as audiences for others as they explore how different audiences have different patterns of communication and different expectations; they are encouraged to value and respect differences in communication patterns exhibited by others; and they are encouraged to adapt to the patterns of behavior and communication expected in academic and professional life. Though all the communications skills are introduced and practiced, reading, interpreting, and writing are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course reinforces the integrated nature of the communications skills program and the significance of communications for a successful life and career. By learning to analyze and understand their professors as audiences, students are made conscious of the communications and behavioral expectations of their professors and of the reasons for variations in those expectations. While acquiring strategies for researching, interviewing, and interpreting, students focus on principles of logic, critical thinking, argumentation, and audience analysis necessary to create their own arguments as well as critique the arguments of others. Though all the communications skills are discussed, writing is emphasized. All written work is to be done on a word processor. Prerequisite: COSO1220 unless placed in COSO1221 upon entry.
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3.00 Credits
This course underscores the integrated nature of the communications skills program and the importance of communications skills for a successful life and career. While refining research and writing skills, students develop computer-assisted presentational materials to enhance the delivery of speeches. Among the communications topics explored are personal and professional relationships, ethical and legal issues, the impact of changing technology, audience analysis, and diversity in the workplace. This course emphasizes the development of speaking strategies and the production and use of relevant supporting materials. Prerequisite: COSO1221
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3.00 Credits
This course reintroduces the integrated nature of the communications skills program and underscores the importance of communications for a successful life and career. While introducing small group process, COSO2221 extends the study and practice of communications skills into multicultural and global contexts. Focusing on the complexity and diversity of group activity in the contemporary workplace, this course provides an understanding of and strategies for coping with groups comprised of persons having different ethnic, gender, racial, religious, organizational, and professional backgrounds and perspectives. Attention is given to multicultural and ethical awareness, leadership styles, small group processes, and problem-solving methods. Besides demonstrating their command of the communications skills enhanced in the previous communications courses, students are expected to utilize appropriate support technologies in course projects and presentations. Prerequisites: COSK1221
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3.00 Credits
This course assesses the degree to which students have succeeded in achieving the goals of the lower-division communication skills program. By reviewing and synthesizing the topics and skills covered in the previous four courses, by providing continued focus on all the communication skills, and by introducing the different communication practices of various disciplines and careers, COSO2230 emphasizes the integrated nature of the communication skills program and the importance of communications skills for a successful life and career. This courseexplores further the importanceand practice of adaptingcommunications to the expectations of various audiences and emphasizes the completion of standardized assessments in the various communication skills, the establishing of bridges between Communication Skills COSO1220-2230 and communications-intensive courses in the various disciplines, and the conceptual integration of the communication issues and skills taught in all five courses.Prerequisite: COS02220 or permission of CSP head.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an overview of Early Childhood Education as a base from which to gain further knowledge for working with young children. The aspiring teacher will be introduced to historical contexts and theories of early childhood education. The course will give the aspiring teacher the opportunity to gain insight into the relationship between child development, learning, and teaching. Through readings, discussions, and conducting a guided observation, the aspiring teacher will develop his/her own personal philosophy of Early Childhood Education. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head Co-requisite: ECED0210
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3.00 Credits
In this course the teacher candidate will be given an overview of how children develop and learn as a foundation for developing appropriate learning activities and environments. The teacher candidate will have the opportunity to examine and put into practice, numerous assessment and observation techniques. In addition, opportunities will be provided to explore in-depth each of the core areas of curriculum for young children. Prerequisite: ECED2100 or Concurrent
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3.00 Credits
Early Literacy and Language Development is designed to provide early childhood teacher candidates with an in-depth investigation into literacy development, birth to age 8. Research and theory for supporting literacy development in the early years is the pinnacle of this course. Examination of contextual influences on language and literacy development and growth, reading and writing as integrated processes, and models of appropriate practices to foster emerging language and literacy will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ECED2100 or Concurrent
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide both the theoretical background and the practical knowledge necessary for planning, implementing, and assessing an early childhood mathematics program. The focus is on developing an active, learning environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, and persistence in learning numeracy skills. Students examine and practice instructional strategies that foster the development of mathematical relationships, number sense, and the ability to solve problems. Prerequisite: ECED2100 or Concurrent
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the aspiring teacher with the tools necessary to diagnosis and teach student with reading difficulties. Teacher candidates will explore the constructive process of reading and learn ways they can use disgnosis to make sound instructional decisions. Teacher candidates will learn explicit procedures for instructional techniques drawn from multiple perspectives and applicable for use with K-8 learners. The emphasis throughout is on encouraging teachers to continually reflect on their instructional practices and tailor their instruction to the streghths and needs of the children they teach. Prerequisite: ECED2100 or Concurrent Co-requisite: ECED0214
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