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COURSES
Early Childhood Education AA/AAS Programs EDEC-105 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education (SS); 3 credits
Students will identify the emergent processes of early childhood development as they apply to learning and teaching in early childhood education programs. An emphasis on theoretical perspectives specifically related to early childhood development, developmentally appropriate delivery models and practices, and historical movements that guide teaching and learning in early childhood education settings will be identified as they impact the physical, social,
EDEC-199 Education Field Experience;
0 credits
Students who have completed EDEC 105 as a part of the Education AA Early Childhood Education Option with a grade of B or better are required to complete 60 hours field experience. 30 hours are to be completed in an early learning environment, 30 hours to be completed in a K-3 setting. Observation sites must be licensed and meet with department approval. Field observations are required to meet transferability of EDEC 105 to four year institutions and certification options.
(Prerequisite: EDEC 105 with a grade of “B” or better. Attendance at a mandatory orientation and seminar session.)
EDUA-106 Language Arts in Early
Childhood Programs; 3 credits
Students will identify the materials and methods used in language arts experiences in early childhood programs. They will also demonstrate basic methods of teaching, listening, speaking, pre-writing and pre-reading skills and know the developmental language characteristics of students in early childhood programs. Fieldwork is required in this course.
EDUA-131 Social Studies in Early
Childhood Programs; 3 credits
Students will know what social studies skills and attitudes should be developed in early childhood programs through the study of units in basic social studies subjects, multicultural experiences and the methods and materials for teaching social studies in early childhood settings. They will also develop and demonstrate materials for teaching social studies in early childhood programs. Fieldwork is required in this course.
EDUA-135 Music in Early Childhood
Programs; 3 credits
Students will define the goals of an early childhood music program and explore the ways to utilize music in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on developing the skill of writing lyrics to familiar tunes and building a set repertoire of songs to complement a year-long early childhood curriculum. Appropriate handmade musical instruments and props are produced. Musical application, across all educational disciplines, is demonstrated. Songs, props and instruments are combined to enhance and produce musical dramatic play activities. Fieldwork is required in this course.
EDUA-145 Nutrition, Health and Safety in Early Childhood Programs; 3 credits
Students in this course will study the proper practices used in early childhood programs for diet, nutrition, safety and health maintenance. Emphasis is placed on current critical issues related to health, safety and nutrition for young children focusing on current practices, guidelines, performance standards, planning and assessment. Students will develop competency statements of the interrelationship of health, safety and nutrition. Students will demonstrate a two-week lesson plan to teach some aspect of health and nutrition in early childhood settings. Fieldwork is required for this course.
EDUA-205 Creative Arts in Early Childhood
Programs ; 3 credits
Students will know the developmental levels of creativity in early childhood settings, demonstrate basic arts and crafts and music skills suitable for early childhood students in class. They will also know the methods, techniques and materials used in creative arts in early childhood settings. Field work is required in this course.
EDUA-206 Math and Science in Early
Childhood Programs; 3 credits
Students will know the basic math and science skills to be taught to early childhood students and will demonstrate some of these in class. They will also know the basic methods, techniques and materials used in teaching early childhood math and science. Fieldwork is required in this course.
EDUA-299 Early Childhood Assistant
Internship; 1 to 5 credits
The student will participate in a field experience for nine to eighteen hours per week of on-the-job experience. (Prerequisites: Five from among EDUA 106, EDUA 205, EDUA 206, EDUC 105, EDUC 216 and EDUC 217. EDUC 105, EDUC 216 or EDUC 217 forstudents who wish placement in special education classes, or a minimum of 9 credits in Early Childhood courses if they wish placement in preschool classes, permission of instructor and Career Services Representative.)
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