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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is designed to study the concept of creativity and the creative process as it applies to art and play for young children. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to set-up a creative play environment, facilitate children's creative play and develop an art philosophy and creative art program for children.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits The purpose of this course is to acquire an understanding of the methods and materials of working with young children. The focus will be on math and science and their integration into the curriculum. An integrated approach to social studies will also be explored. Emphasis will be placed on understanding these from a child development perspective. It encompasses natural science, physics, physical science, biology, mathematical concepts, and social studies including multiculturalism and anti-bias curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course explores the issues of health, safety and nutrition in relation to the normal growth and development of young children. Emphasis is placed on recognition and measurement of normal growth patterns, principles of good nutrition, hygiene, health maintenance and illness prevention, and the importance of physical activity. Safety practices as they apply to early childhood settings are also studied, including playground safety, poisons, fire safety, and violence prevention. Understanding cultural issues and special needs of individual children are addressed as aspects of health and safety.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is designed for childcare providers who wish to obtain a Child Development (CDA) Credential. Students will study the national standards fro evaluation and credentialing by the Council of Early Childhood Professional Recognition and become familiar with the Direct Assessment System. Students will examine and review the CDA Competencies and Functional Areas and their integration with early childhood theory and practice. A majority of this coursework will assist students in the development of their professional resource file and the completion of other necessary documentation and the final assessment process. Students will prepare to apply for the CDA Credential with one of the following endorsements: centre based preschool or infant/toddler, family child care setting or home visitor setting.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This fieldwork course is designed for child care providers who are preparing for their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential through the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C. under its present requirements. The student will attend a weekly seminar and complete a minimum of 30 hours of fieldwork in a licensed early childhood setting. This course will assist in the preparation of the required CDA Professional Resource File, the required Classroom Observation Visit and the final assessment process.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits The physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of young children from the neonatal period to age seven, Child development theories will be applied to current issues.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is designed to increase objectivity in observing and interpreting children's behavior, to observe developmental characteristics and to increase awareness of typical and atypical patterns of behavior. Observations and participation placements are provided for the study of young children at area preschools. The students will observe and participate in a centre for 60 hours to gain experience and competency in working with young children. Weekly seminars devoted to issues in observing and understanding children's development will extend the individual's observing and participating experiences.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course provides an overview of the study of the exceptional child with emphasis on the history, laws, concepts, practices, and terminology used by professionals in the field within inclusive settings. Accommodations and teaching techniques effective with children who have special needs will be covered. Prerequisite: ECE* 182
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits An introduction to language and literacy development in the young child. Exploration of the early childhood language arts curriculum includes speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. Emphasis on the influence of a child's background and experiences on emerging literacy development will be explored. Creation of a literacy-rich environment that engages children in developmentally appropriate language arts experience will be included. Prerequisite: ECE* 101 and ENG* 101
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6.00 Credits
Guided observation, participation, and supervised student teaching in approved centers or kindergarten is required. The purpose of student teaching is to enable the student to apply child development theory in a learning environment and to work with children under close supervision. Students will manage a classroom independently, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate classroom activities. Students will complete a minimum of 200 hours of student teaching. Weekly seminars devoted to issues in Early Childhood Education and the experience of the student teachers will extend the individual's student teaching experience. Prerequisites: ENG* 101, matriculation in Early Childhood Education program and successful completion of 18 hours of early childhood credits including ECE* 101, ECE* 182, and ECE* 210 with a grade of C or better. Completion of application and approval of program coordinator in semester prior to taking the course.
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