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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Historical perspectives and review of contemporary issues regarding the nature of families, parenting practices, and relationships among parents, teachers, caregivers, and children. The role of personal and cultural value systems in creating effective communication, consideration for creating more effective advocacy for and communication with children including those with disabilities. Focus on the nature of communication and the factors which inhibit, distort or facilitate it. (co-listed as EDUC530)
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3.00 Credits
Identification and analysis of the purposes of assessment. Practical experience in selecting, evaluating, administering, and interpreting a variety of assessment devices. Effective communication and use of findings in planning individualized program for children who have special needs, are at risk, or are developing typically. Laboratory fee and field study are required. Prerequisite: two of the following: ECSE510, 520 or 555; or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Screening and assessment of young children who are typically developing, at risk, or who have special needs. Emphasis on a collaborative family/professional process designed to document health and developmental needs and plan developmentally and contextually appropriate individualized programs. Data gathering using a variety of devices and strategies, interviewing techniques, integration and communication of findings are included. Prerequisites 510, 555, 573 may be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
Programs and practices in Early Childhood Education, including current issues and perspectives for the inclusion of children with disabilities, birth through grade three. Goals of Early Childhood Education are identified; the expanding role of Early Childhood Programs in the broader context of human services is examined; theoretical foundations, historical perspectives, and research findings are considered. Field study required. Prerequisite: ECSE510, EDUC517 or SPEC510 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration into the ways children and adults learn. Students examine theories of learning that have current relevance to Early Childhood Education and relate these theories to observations on children and reflections on their own childhood and adult learning experiences. Implications of these theories for educational practices are discussed with particular emphasis on the role of play in learning and on creating a social environment that encourages learning in early childhood.
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3.00 Credits
Methods by which early interventions specialists collaborate with parents and other specialists to support the development and adaptive coping of infants and toddlers with disabilities and those who may be at risk. The roles of various developmental specialists, considerations for teaming and the maintenance of alliances are considered. Published curricula are reviewed in the context of adaptive coping theory. Assessment, IFSP development and service coordination are also considered. Prerequisite: Two of the following: ECSE510, 520 or 555 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Methods and materials for teaching primary children (grades 1-3). Emphasis is on creating an integrated, child-focused curriculum. Students plan curriculum activities based on content standards and student assessment with a focus on science, social studies, and math. Approaches that promote active, constructivist learning, conceptual understanding, and problem solving skills are highlighted.
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3.00 Credits
Observation and direct service to at-risk or disabled and normally developing preschool and/or kindergarten children, three to five, in center and school-based settings. Deadlines for application forms are February 1 for summer or fall practica, and September 15 for spring practica. Prerequisite: 24 credits including ECSE510, 520, 530, 540, 555, 560, 587, 576 or the equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Observation and direct service to at-risk or disabled and normally developing infants, toddlers and their families in home and centerbased settings, hospitals, and clinical programs. Application must be filed during the registration period of the semester preceding that in which the student intends to take the practicum. Prerequisite: 24 core credits including ECSE510, 520, 530, 541, 555, 560, 573, 587 or the equivalent.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
By arrangement with the Early Childhood/Special Education codirectors.
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