Early Childhood Education
see also Education, Human Development and Family Studies
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr. each
Observes various aspects of a preschool. In ECE068A, students observe children’s development; ECE068B focuses on observing guidance; ECE068C emphasizes the classroom environment and curriculum. Each course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ECE068A: F; ECE068B: W; ECE068C: Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Focuses on the history of early childhood education and the value and usage of objective observations as a teaching tool. Includes weekly lecture-discussion and weekly observations.
F
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Continues observing experiences. Emphasizes the role of the teacher and techniques of individual and group guidance and management.
Prerequisite: ECE150 or consent of instructor.
W
2 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Focuses on understanding and implementing a developmental approach to creative activities for the young child. Involves hands-on experience with a wide variety of activities. Discusses presentation and methods of evaluation. Includes art activities, use of natural materials, cooking experiences, puppet making, and the development of new art.
W
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Emphasizes music as a pleasurable medium of expression while learning why and how to provide music and movement activities for the young child. Presents the value of music in the preschool setting, the role of the teacher, environments that support music and movement experiences, basic music theory and terminology, and the use of spontaneous and planned activities for young children.
Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Offers an overview of what is available in quality children’s literature, along with a rationale for the purposes of such literature, ways to implement its use, and ways to evaluate its appropriateness in a given school situation. Includes the evaluation and reading of children’s books and holding groups with children. Explores in depth how children develop literacy.
Sp
2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.
Introduces human nutrition and health with emphasis on the nutritional needs and food experiences of the young child. Includes practical application in the day care setting, planning snacks and meals for preschool children.
W
1 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Provides experience working with infants and toddlers in a laboratory setting and assisting with supervision of the various daily activities.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in HDF249 or consent of instructor.
W, Sp
1 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.
Emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of the early childhood educator. Offers experience in working with young children in an organized setting and assisting with supervision of the various daily activities in a preschool program.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ECE151 or consent of instructor.
F, W, Sp
1 class and 9 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Provides experience working with young children in a laboratory preschool setting. Assists with supervision of the various activities in a preschool program. Includes some planning, executing, and evaluating of curriculum materials appropriate for the young child.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in ECE151, ECE162, HDF225, HDF247, HDF249, and consent of two ECE faculty.
F, W, Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating environments for preschool children. Includes how to facilitate play in the environment, room arrangements, outdoor areas, equipment selection and sources, children’s furniture, and scrounging for materials usable in the preschool environment.
Prerequisite: second-year standing in the Early Childhood Education program or consent of instructor.
F
2 class and 12 lab hrs/wk, 6 cr.
Offers supervised teaching of young children in a laboratory setting.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in ECE163, second-year standing in the Early Childhood Education program, and consent of instructor.
F, W, Sp
2 class and 12 lab hrs/wk, 6 cr.
Offers supervised teaching of young children in a laboratory preschool and in a community setting.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in ECE261 and consent of instructor.
F, W, Sp
See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Covers areas of administrative responsibility: finances and budget and sources of income; selection and purpose of materials and equipment; standards (local, state, federal) and regulatory agencies in regard to health, nutrition and safety. Computer simulations and software will be used to experience administrative functions.
Prerequisite: second-year standing in Early Childhood Education program or consent of instructor.
Sp
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