Course Descriptions

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ECE102 Practicum
3 credits (1 lec, 6 lab hrs/wk)
This course is the second in a sequence that offers a weekly seminar with a supervised preschool practicum experience for future early childhood educators. The various roles of the early childhood educator; observation/assessment; planning, implementing and assisting with various daily activities; and guidance techniques are included in the course curriculum.
Prerequisite: ECE209 with a “C” or better.

ECE150 Introduction and Observation in Early Childhood Education
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A beginning course focusing on the theoretical foundations, history and basic concepts of early childhood education, and the value and usage of objective observations as a teaching tool. This course focuses on the Pre-Kindergarten through third grade years.

ECE152 Creative Activities
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A curriculum course focusing on understanding and implementing a development approach to creative activities as well as discussion on presentation and methods of evaluation. Specifically, this course teaches students how to develop art, math, science, music and movement activities, and curriculum.

ECE154 Children's Literature and Literacy
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course gives the student an in-depth experience of studying and observing how children develop emerging literacy skills. Quality children's literature, a rationale for
the purpose of such literature, ways to implement its use, and ways to evaluate its appropriateness for young children is also discussed. Also offered as ECE154A, B, C in one-credit modules.

ECE163 Preschool Practicum
3 credits (1 lec, 6 lab hrs/wk)
A preschool practicum experience designed to assist students in gaining experience working with young children in a laboratory preschool setting. Experiences in developing skills in establishing learning environments, observation/assessment, planning,
implementing, and evaluating curriculum and materials appropriate for the young child are included.
Prerequisite: ECE102 with a “C” or better.

ECE209 Theory and Practicum
3 credits (1 lec, 6 lab hrs/wk)
This course offers a weekly seminar with a supervised practicum experience for future early childhood educators. The various roles of the early childhood educator, assisting with various daily activities in a preschool program, observation/assessment, and guidance techniques are included in the course curriculum.

ECE240 Lesson and Curriculum Planning
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course includes the information and tools needed to develop effective curriculum for activities in early childhood education classrooms. A focus on the whole child’s needs, developmentally appropriate practice, play, and multiple intelligences form the foundation of this course.

ECE261 Student Teaching I, Early Childhood Education
6 credits (2 lec, 12 lab hrs/wk)
A supervised teaching experience for students working with young children in an appropriate setting. Continued development of knowledge and skills in curriculum planning, observation/assessment, implementation of curriculum, and working with children and families are included.
Prerequisite: ECE163 with a “C” or better.

ECE262 Student Teaching II, Early Childhood Education
6 credits (2 lec, 12 lab hrs/wk)
A continuation of supervised teaching experience for students working with young children in an appropriate setting. Continued development of knowledge and skills in curriculum planning, observation/assessment, implementation of curriculum, and working with children and families are included, along with a strong focus on higher level guidance techniques.
Prerequisite: ECE261 with a “C” or better.

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