Academic Catalog 2020-2021

ECE 3063 Body-Brain Based Learning The purpose of the course is to acquaint college students with information about the brain development of young children.  Emphasis will be placed on the body/brain relationship, physical and emotional development, and the creation of an environment which supports and encourages learning for all young children. ECE 3083 Observing & Assessing Young Children This course will cover observation and assessment of children from birth to six years of age.  Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children.  Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. ECE 3203 Literature for Young Children This course is designed as a survey of children’s literature including biographies, fables, myths, non-western literature, traditional and modern fanciful tales and poetry. Students will be introduced to multi-cultural literature in addition to literature designed to help with learning, family, and social needs of children--drama, storytelling, and other responses to literature will be explored. Activities are designed to help students use children’s literature to broaden reading skills, including vocabulary and comprehension. Integration of chil- dren’s literature into all curriculum areas will be a part of all activities. The course utilizes standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as a guide for all aspects of the course. ECE 4003 Integrating Science, Math and Social Studies into ECE This course provides guidance in content, methods and materials for the development of math, science and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strate- gies to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Intervention and support for excep- tional children will be addressed. ECE 4093 Program Development for Young Children This course will build on students’ existing knowledge of the history of early childhood ed- ucation and introduce numerous theories of learning and development with a concentration on the constructivist theory. Class activities and field experiences allow students to develop an understanding of the relationship between these theories and practices. Students will learn about constructivist theory through readings, discussions, and practical applications. ECE 4103 Family, School, & Community Involvement A study of family-child relationships as they evolve from birth through age six. The com- bination of home and center as this relationship serves to meet the educational needs of children from birth through age six will also be explored.  Techniques and strategies for involving families in children’s education will be examined and discussed. Early childhood workers must be ready to respond to situations for children, families, and centers as they face a rapidly changing society.  ECE 4123/4143 Early Childhood Practicum I and II These courses comprise a supervised 120-clock hour clinical practicum experience in an approved early childhood program. Students put theory into practice while developing their own unique professional style. Foundational content includes an understanding of the constructivist theory, current research, and developmentally appropriate guidelines as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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