ECED 101
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS (5)
An overview of early childhood education, including values, ethics, current
issues and trends and the role of the early childhood professional.
ECED 121
MATH FOR CHILDREN: METHODS (3)
Learn to create an environment where children actively construct their foundation
for mathematics. Areas of focus include math development, basic mathematics
and methods for implementation in a classroom, preparation of materials
and assessment of children.
ECED 122
MUSIC FOR YOUNG
CHILDREN: METHODS (3)
Through active participation, students will learn methods of presenting
music activities to young children. Students will develop a curriculum and
practice singing, creative movement, listening and rhythm activities to
be used with children.
ECED 124
MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
METHODS (3)
Learn to assess motor skill development and have an opportunity to create
and evaluate appropriate activities to facilitate optimal growth.
ECED 125
SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN: METHODS (3)
Learn to teach science to young children. Areas of focus include: formal
and informal sciencing; instructional procedures for observation, classification
and quantifying; preparation of materials, supplies and equipment.
ECED 126
ART FOR CHILDREN: METHODS (3)
Develop a repertoire of creative art experiences to use when teaching young
children. Emphasis will be placed on artistic elements, developmentally
appropriate activities, creativity, divergent thinking and strategies for
enhancing a child's artistic experience.
ECED 127
LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN:
METHODS (3)
Explore literature for young children and methods for teaching it in the
classroom setting. Emphasis will be placed on language development, reading
readiness, listening skills, book selection and presentation, storytelling,
poetry and writing.
ECED 131
HEALTH, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL COMPETENCIES (3)
Explore current health, nutrition, and issues involved in working with young
children. Topics include: state and federal standards establishing safe
environments and social competence. Also offered as EDUC 131.
ECED 132
OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (3)
Through observations in a child study lab, students will analyze observation
methods and recording procedures. Weekly seminars will include: assessment,
child development, discipline and guidance, building a positive self-concept,
establishing a learning environment, record keeping, and discussion of lab
findings.
ECED 155
ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS (3)
Develop skills necessary to be a manager and/or administrator in a child
care setting. Emphasis is on developing sound financial and program management
skills combined with a strong focus on interpersonal relationships. Attention
is given to state licensing requirements, NAEYC accreditation, program and
curriculum development, budgeting, dealing with parents and public and staff
development.
ECED 160
WORKING WITH FAMILIES (2)
Techniques to create positive partnerships between home and school to enhance
the education processes for children. Emphasis on positive communication.
ECED 165
BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT (3)
Strategies for handling the classroom environment including management,
discipline and individualizing skills. Using research, theory, and practice,
students/participants develop action plans for classroom management, develop
strategies for intervention of disruptive behavior and assess student learning
styles.
ECED 170
METHODS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN ART, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (2)
Methods of selecting and presenting music, movement, and art to young children.
Emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate practice and creating
activities which enhance a child's optimal growth.
ECED 171
METHODS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES (2)
Methods of presenting math, science and social studies to young children.
Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practice and creating
activities which will enhance a child's optimal growth.
ECED 172
METHODS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY
(2)
Methods of enhancing language, communication skills and teaching emergent
literacy to young children. Emphasis will be placed on language development,
listening skills, book selection and presentation, emergent reading and
writing skills.
ECED 173
METHODS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (2)
Methods for developing age appropriate activities, routines, environment
and guidance for infants and toddlers, birth to 36 months.
ECED 174
METHODS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR CARE OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (2)
Meeting the developmental needs of the older children before and after school.
Emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate environment, curriculum
and activities.
ECED 201
PLAY AND THE YOUNG CHILD (3)
An examination of the educational function of and methods to incorporate
play into early childhood curriculum. An in-depth study of the nature and
role of play in the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
of the child. ECED 101 or permission of the instructor.
ECED 222
OVERVIEW OF EXCEPTIONALITY (3)
Explains the role of Special Education in Education systems. Provides techniques
to work with the exceptional child in the classroom. Topics include exceptionality
in all areas of development, diagnosis, communication, and working with
family structures. Also offered as EDUC 222.
ECED 230
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (3)
The application of procedures for curriculum development, maintenance, and
evaluation. Developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning materials
are designed into a cumulative curriculum for classroom use. Prerequisite:
ECED 101.
ECED 233
INTEGRATED STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING I (3)
Develops a professional understanding of teaching methods and practices
with an opportunity to evaluate own teaching skills and the learning environment.
Prerequisites: Minimum of 20 ECE credits, including ECED 101, 131, 132,
230, and 245 with a grade of "C" or better. Obtain instructor's
permission before registering.
ECED 234
INTEGRATED STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING II (3)
Integration of theory, methods and child development into classroom practice.
Opportunity to examine and experience all the competencies of the professional
teacher. Prerequisites: Minimum of 25 ECE credits, including ECED 101, 131,
132, 230, 233 and 245 with a grade of "C" or better. Obtain instructor's
permission before registering.
ECED 238
ISSUES IN CHILD ABUSE AND
NEGLECT (3)
Development of skills for working with children from abusive or neglectful
home environments. Using theory, research, and practice participants will
understand, recognize and assess child abuse and neglect issues. Also offered
as EDUC 238.
ECED 245
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS (5)
An in-depth study of the physical, emotional, social and mental development
of children from conception through age eight. An understanding of family
structure, interaction, and function will be integrated throughout the developmental
process.
ECED 285
ISSUES AND TRENDS IN THE
EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CHILD (3)
An examination of the current and controversial issues and trends in early
childhood education. Also, an in-depth study of the developmental approach
used in the education of the young child.