A major assignment is to evaluate the physical environment of two ECE programs using criteria from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. CCE 135 Foundations of Early Learning 5 credits Explore education in the years when it counts the most. This course covers the development of the very young children, birth to two, and the constant self-renewal necessary to care for them. The course includes recent brain research, the developmental tasks of each 4-month period, and the environmental components that optimize development. CCE 136 Signing with Young Children 2 credits Learn to teach very young children to sign.
Sign language provides a tactile method for children to learn, play , and express themselves.
CCE 145 CCE 145 Music and Creative Expression 4 credits Learn to lead music, not only for children's enjoyment, but also for the development of children's musical ability and creative self-expression. Guaranteed to be fun, even for those who do not consider themselves musical. Class members music skills grow as they explore the dimensions of presenting musical experiences that children naturally love. Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 credits An exploration of effective methods of teaching and supporting students with disabilities from early intervention services through school age. Includes strategies for assessment and evaluation, academic instruction, teaching of functional life skills and the use of assistive and adaptive computer technology when appropriate.