This course will explore the historical and philosophical foundations of the care and schooling of young children, ages 0-8.  Attention will be given to current practices and concerns regarding young children.  Career options in ECE will be explored and discussed.  Personal characteristics suitable for the profession will be reviewed.  Available online.

 

This course is designed to provide early childhood education students the opportunity to develop their observation skills in an early childhood environment. The experience is directly connected to the content of ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood. Students will spend one hour per week in specified areas of the center.

 

Theories of language development and the impact of language development on learning are explored.  The relationship between oral language and literacy development is investigated.  Process of acquiring a second language, the impact of a second language and methods for enhancing the development of both languages (particularly indigenous languages) are examined. 

 

This course is designed to integrate the diverse environments and relationships in which children develop the interactions that take place within and between those environments. The need for strategies of eggective communication, the identification of family systems and dynamics, and the relationship in which parents and professionals work together as an instructional team will be stressed. This course will include a comprehensive look at parent teacher conferences, home visits, parent education, families in the classroom and the foundations of a successful partnership.  

 

Supervised experience opportunities allow students to apply information from ECE courses in an infant/toddler education setting. Learners are required to complete 45 guided practicum hours. Schedules are coordinated with the Early Childhood Center. Students meet with instructor and cooperating teachers on a weekly basis to discuss progress and issues.

 

Provides supervised experience opportunites for students to apply information from ECE courses in an age 3-8 educational setting. Students complete 45 guided practicum hours at the Early Childhood Center. Students meet with instructor and cooperating teachers on a weekly basis to discuss progress and issues.

 

Students will practice responsive caregiving to address the needs of infants and toddlers. Students will apply developmental theories to group care while respecting the child's individuality.

 

Students explore and practice the content and outcomes appropriate in an ECE environment. Play-based curriculum, designed for the whole child in the areas of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development are emphasized.

 

Students explore principles of child development and developmentally appropriate practices related to children's behavior. Strategies for guiding behavior and the relationship between development, children's behavior, culture and the environment are presented.