This course work includes supervised field experience with school-aged children, course work in curriculum planning and instructional strategies, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and interact with parents. Provides an intense look at the special needs and development of infants and toddlers and methods of designing and implementing appropriate programs. 4 Quarter Hours Teaches cultural respect, disability awareness, strategies to effectively manage prejudice, gender, and racial differences within the early childhood education classroom. The course provides practical suggestions and training to develop an anti-bias curriculum. ECE221 Cognitive Activities for Young Children 4 Quarter Hours Instructs students to integrate computers, math, and science into the early childhood classroom.
Science is incorporated into each learning center.
ECE231 Guidance and Discipline 4 Quarter Hours Focuses on applying age-appropriate guidance and discipline practices as well as supportive environment in which children can begin to learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors as an individual and within a group. ECE261B Surveys of Early Childhood Centers 2 Quarter Hours Focuses on objective assessment of a variety of early childhood education settings, comparing, contrasting, and critiquing all aspects of the environment. Practicum 4 Quarter Hours First hand experience in applying theories of child development and concepts of early childhood education practice in a practical setting. Off-campus activities will be required.