EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)
ECE 316/516 Cr. 2
Administration of Early Childhood Programs
This course emphasizes the
study of the administration and organization of early childhood
programs including program and staff development, supervision and
evaluation of program and staff, financial management of a program,
accreditation and licensing regulations, advisory groups, community
agencies, and the use of community resources. Prerequisite: ECE
213.
ECE 322/522 Cr. 2
Early Childhood Education:
Infancy and Toddlerhood
An overview of programs
serving children from birth to three years of age. The course will
include the study of developmentally appropriate practices for the
birth - three age group, the implications of health and wellness
issues for this age group and a review of quality programs which
serve this age group. Current issues related to the care and
education of infants and toddlers will also be examined. Observations
of and participation with children from birth to age three will be a
part of this course. Prerequisites: PSY 212, ECE 213, or concurrent
enrollment.
ECE 324/524 Cr. 3
Early Childhood Education: Preschool
An overview of preschool
programs serving children from two through five years of age,
including the study of developmentally appropriate practices and
integrated curriculum development. The course will also focus on
adapting instructional materials and planning appropriate experiences
for young children with disabilities. The affective nature of young
learners will be examined and used as a foundation for anti-bias
curriculum. Instructional activities will be planned and implemented
with preschool children. Prerequisites: ECE 213, PSY 212.
ECE 326/526 Cr. 3
Early Childhood Education: Kindergarten
The study of curriculum
content, instructional strategies and materials in kindergarten
programs. The focus is on developmentally appropriate curriculum
which integrates social studies, science, literacy, mathematics, and
the arts. Issues in kindergarten education will be examined. To be
taken concurrently with ECE 327/527. Prerequisites: ECE 213, PSY 212,
and admission to teacher education.
ECE 327/527 Cr. 1
Field Experience: Kindergarten
A field experience involving
observation, participation and instruction in kindergarten settings.
Students become acquainted with curriculum content, instructional
strategies and classroom management techniques currently used in
kindergarten classrooms. To be taken concurrently with ECE 326/526.
Prerequisites: ECE 213, PSY 212, and admission to teacher education.
Pass/Fail grading.
ECE 430/530 Cr. 3
Creative Experiences for Children:
Art, Music, Drama
This course is designed to
develop a philosophy of education which places emphasis on creativity
and on the integration of art, music and drama experiences into the
curriculum. Students will explore the classroom teacher's role in
supporting the development of creativity through arts integration.
Students will plan and implement art, music and drama activities
appropriate for use with prekindergarten through primary-age
children. Prerequisites: ECE 213, 324/524 or 326/526, and admission
to teacher education.
ECE 440/540 Cr. 3
Language and Literacy Development of Young
Children
An examination of language and
literacy development of young children from birth through
kindergarten. Topics of study are the development of listening
comprehension, oral language, awareness of print, spelling and
writing, and early reading. Supporting families as children's first
teachers, appropriate experiences at home and in child care settings,
and family literacy programs will be studied. This course will
develop the ability to plan and implement a comprehensive literacy
program and to develop and adapt appropriate experiences for young
children. Prerequisites: ECE 213, RDG 324/524, and admission to
teacher education.
ECE 380/580 Cr. 1-3
Developing Creative Activities for Young Children
This course is designed to
assist preservice and inservice teachers in the development of
creative thinking challenges and activities for use with children in
prekindergarten through third grade. Theories of creativity and
multiple intelligences will be examined and used as the foundation
for lesson designs. Prerequisite: PSY 370 or teaching experience.
Repeatable for credit -- maximum 6.
ECE 490/590 Cr. 2
Seminar: Relationships with Children,
Families and Professionals
A seminar course for students
completing the early childhood education minor.This course focuses on
the teacher as decisionmaker and the use of multiple sources of
knowledge in professional practice; knowledge of child development
and learning, knowledge of individual children, and knowledge of
social and cultural contexts. Course topics include: reciprocal
relationships with families and professionals, individual variations
in development and learning, observation and assessment strategies,
theories and approaches to guidance, and promoting family and
community involvement. To be taken concurrently with ECE 400 and
401. Prerequisites: ECE 324/524, 326/526, 327/527, 430/530, and
admission to teacher education.
