Procedures to protect the health of young children and promote the development of lifelong health habits and attitudes for children in early childhood programs. One-half lecture; one lab.
Planning and organizing the physical environment into functional learning areas, stressing the importance of a planned arrangement for classroom furniture, equipment and materials. One-half lecture; one lab.
Safety concerns and procedures for children in an Early Childhood Program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods of lesson planning and classroom scheduling to meet the needs of young children. One-half lecture; one lab.
Designed to encourage the child to take responsibility for his/her own actions. One-half lecture; one lab.
Acquiring, maintaining, and using effective teaching tools. One-half lecture; one lab.
Effectively observing and recording child characteristics and behavior. One-half -lecture; one lab.
Parent-teacher relationships by developing effective communication and cooperation between parents and the early childhood setting. One-half lecture; one lab.
Awareness of parents' values for their children by helping the parents gain more -understanding about their children's needs. One-half lecture; one lab.
Emphasis on involving parents and community in the early childhood program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Assessing, understanding and fostering the development of communication skills of young children. Techniques for helping children develop communication skills in their primary language. One-half lecture; one lab.
Presents math concepts and activities to help children develop an understanding of relationships. One-half lecture; one lab.
Introduction to nutrition, methods of using nutrition experiences in the classroom, and structuring and implementing the education of nutrition into the early childhood program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Techniques for helping children increase their awareness and appreciation of their natural environment. One-half lecture; one lab.
Problem solving processes used by young children and methods to develop observation, classification and prediction skills in young children. One-half lecture; one lab.
Block play in the early childhood curriculum and techniques that encourage and enhance block activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Planning and methods of evaluating field trips. Techniques for enhancing the field trip experience. One-half lecture; one lab.
Roles a child's self-image play in development and learning processes. One-half -lecture; one lab.
Encouraging children to express their feelings openly as an effective way to foster positive personality development. One-half lecture; one lab.
Use of music and creative movement in the early childhood curriculum and methods for providing a variety of musical experiences. One-half lecture; one lab.
Techniques to encourage child participation in role-playing activities. Methods for using dramatic play and the construction and storage of materials are stressed. One-half lecture; one lab.
Values and skills needed to implement a creative media program and selecting materials for creative experiences. One-half lecture; one lab.
Physical maturation process of young children, the value of gross motor activities, and techniques for providing a variety of spontaneous and teaching directed activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Physical maturation process, the value of small muscle activities, development of eye-hand coordination and techniques for providing a variety of fine motor activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Importance of cultural factors and methods of incorporating elements of a child's culture into the classroom. One-half -lecture; one lab.
Providing young children with communication skills in their primary language with exposure to a basic vocabulary of a second language. (This course will be made language specific for the group of children with which the student is involved). One-half lecture; one lab.
Woodworking experiences and techniques for providing young children with a variety of woodworking activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Special skills which young children bring to the classroom and how to use those skills to help each child expand his/her world. One-half lecture; one lab.
An overview of the concepts of quality inclusion of children with special needs, including information on laws which govern services to children with disabilities, knowledge of individualized plans, a review of typical and atypical child development, developmentally appropriate activities for children, working collaboratively with families, service providers and multidisciplinary teams. One lecture, two lab.
Development of an infant from conception through infancy. Includes theories of development and the birth process. Student must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Development of toddlers from twelve months to thirty-six months of age. Must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Development of children from three to five years of age. Must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Theories, trends and research in the development of the middle childhood years, including the principles of physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Theories, research and concrete experiences related to mathematical reasoning and skills of the school age child. One-half lecture; one lab.
The school-age environment for the care and education of children and youth includes both the indoor and outdoor space as well as the materials available and the management of activities in the program. One-half lecture, one lab.
A study of positive guidance and discipline techniques that can be used to encourage children and youth to develop self-discipline and take responsibility for their actions. One-half lecture, one lab.
A composite of practical theories and principles for the arrangement of a safe, healthy environment for infants and toddlers with emphasis on indoor/outdoor environments and material selection and usage based on observation and participation in an infant/toddler care setting. One-half lecture; one lab.
Practical theories and principles for the infant curriculum with emphasis on responsive relationships, developmental stages, applied observation, and providing developmentally appropriate learning materials that are safe and interesting for infant exploration. One-half lecture, one lab.
Practical theories and principles for the toddler curriculum with emphasis on responsive relationships, developmental stages, applied observation, and providing developmentally appropriate learning materials that are safe and interesting for toddler exploration. One-half lecture, one lab.
Techniques and skills to effectively observe and record characteristics and developmental stages of infants and toddlers, record keeping procedures, and overview of a variety of care giving settings, and observation and participation in an infant/toddler program. One-half lecture, one lab.
Assists with the setting up and maintaining of records needed by caregivers to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the infant/toddler program and to provide accountability to regulating agencies, funding agencies and consumers. One-half lecture; one lab.
Theories, trends and principles of cognitive growth and development of infants and toddlers, and examination of development stages and norms through observation and participation in an infant/toddler care program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Stages of growth of young children, including appropriate toys and activities that support their cognitive growth as they move through the stages. One-half lecture; one lab.
Infant and toddler's normal developing language skills, including activities to foster language development and help identify language delays. One-half lecture; one lab.
Defines trust and autonomy and identifies the type of care which fosters the development of autonomy and positive self--concept in infants and toddlers. One-half lecture; one lab.
Appropriate guidance techniques for various developmental levels without impeding infants and toddlers' needs to explore and experiment. One-half lecture; one lab.
Skills and techniques to enhance the social competence of infants and toddlers by providing an appropriate environment, by providing for positive interaction between caregiver and child and by providing opportunities for interactions with peers. One-half lecture; one lab.
Sensori-motor period of development of young children in their first two years of life. One-half lecture; one lab.
The normal sequence of physical development in infants and toddlers, utilizing -observations and participation in infant and toddler care activities to individualize the program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Components of professionalism of the early childhood profession, including ethical behavior, advocacy and commitment of professional growth. One-half lecture; one lab.
Child care settings with an emphasis on family day care. Also includes a curriculum review of family day care as it relates to the Child Development Associate Program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Fundamentals of a recordkeeping system in a family day care setting, including recording income and expenses, tax consideration and maintaining program records. One-half lecture; one lab.
The multifaceted aspects of the business of providing family child care such as zoning, certification, insurance, hours of care, fees, advertising, program and parent/provider agreements. One-half lecture; one lab.
Principles of achieving balance in work and family life while operating a family day care business. Includes components of being self-employed and home-based, communication techniques, time management skills, conflict resolution and components of self-care. One-half lecture; one lab.
Teaching the young child. A course which covers the total early childhood field: types, objectives, philosophy, curriculum and the history of such programs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Variety and complexity of early childhood programs leading to the development of a personal program philosophy. One-half lecture; one lab.
Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating nutrition and food services for early childhood programs. One-half lecture; one lab.
Study and application of transitions of children in varied early childhood settings including the nature of transitions and the use of transitional activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Development of reading and writing skills for young children. Includes the process of reading and writing and appropriate environments and adult responses. One-half lecture; one lab.
Mainstreaming and remediation of the physically handicapped child in the early childhood/preschool setting. Three lecture.
Mainstreaming special needs children into the early childhood setting with an emphasis on visual and hearing impaired children. Three lecture.
Step-by-step approach in dealing effectively with behavior problems of preschool children. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Strategies for managing time, space and people in the early childhood setting. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture.
Focuses on the holistic view of the field of early childhood special education, including assessment, range of services, intervention, and the prevention of the emergence of future problems or disabilities. Three lecture.
Designed to familiarize students with stages of cognitive development. This information will help student to meet the needs of different children in the classroom environment by developing appropriate activities and procedures that meet the needs of the individual. Three lecture.
Educational experience for preschool parents with a focus on family and self improvement. Topics include an emphasis on promoting parents' confidence in their roles as prime educators of their children. Two lecture.
Designing, planning, implementing and managing an early childhood program based upon needs assessment and program philosophy. One lecture; two lab.
Focus on the arrangement of the indoor and outdoor play and work spaces in early childhood environments in accordance with the program's philosophy, goals, objectives and needs of children, staff and families. One lecture; two lab.
An Internet course leading to the development and/or revision of written policies and procedures for an early childhood setting based upon applicable state, local and/or federal regulations. Two lecture.
An overview of the skills essential for personnel management in an early childhood program, including staffing selection and patterns, record keeping, employee compensation, assessing, evaluating and training of staff. One lecture; two lab.
Planning, developing and implementing an accounting and financial system for use in an early childhood program setting. One lecture; two lab.
Developing skills to market the early childhood program to parents and community, including recruitment and enrollment. One lecture; two lab.
Development and implementation of an evaluation system for an early childhood program, including: children's program, staff and overall program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Overview of emergent literacy development in young children including appropriate early experiences in oral language and with books, reading and writing. Emphasis on strategies to promote reading and writing readiness. Three lecture.
Study of social and emotional competencies including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, communication and relationship skills as they apply to young children. Three lecture.
Designed for early educators/care givers to develop children's numeracy and exploration in the areas of subitizing, learning number words to ten, estimation and cardinality principle. Problem solving and discovery techniques are also introduced. Three lecture.
The child from conception through the preschool years. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
The child from the middle childhood years through adolescence. Prerequisite: ECD 250. Two lecture.
Assists the student in preparation for successfully completing direct CDA assessment process for receiving the national CDA Credential. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Two lecture.
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