8 courses with the subject ECEO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ECEO 321Children’s Literature2
This course teaches students about children’s literature. Consideration will be given to locating and evaluating early literacy, primary, and intermediate children’s books and to the method of organizing, teaching, and evaluating a literature program at all age levels. Current issues and research will be examined.
Admission to the ECEO Program. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade. Course Registration
ECEO 327Foundations of Literacy, Early Childhood2
The purpose of this course is to explore the literacy development of children in a culturally diverse society. Students will explore foundational theory, the language acquisition of children from birth through grade three, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices within the five components of a quality literacy program (vocabulary, phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and phonics) including writing and grammar. Emphasis is given to the characteristics of a research-based, literature-rich program that integrates language with beginning reading and writing concepts. Students will investigate the role of the teacher in the development of language processes. Students will learn literacy content knowledge that will starts the foundation of literacy education that the subsequent literacy methods courses will use for instruction.
CPEC 300 - Field Experience: Early Childhood Semester 1 Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade. Course Registration
ECEO 413Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Methods3
Study in this course includes physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative development in the first two years with an emphasis on care in-group settings. Exposure to integrated curriculum, appropriate teaching strategies, inclusion and assessment. Intentional lesson planning aligned with Minnesota Indicators of Progress to achieve positive outcomes for young children will be emphasized. Evidenced based methods in developing curriculum to enhance child health and well-being for infants and toddlers.
Admission to the ECEO Program and ECEO 405 - Topics of Early Childhood Education . Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade. Course Registration
ECEO 425Early Numeracy Methods2
Teaching competencies such as guiding student inquiry, demonstrating conceptual understanding of mathematics principals, and using a variety of instructional materials are developed in relation to the scope and sequence of a birth to third grade mathematics curricula.
Admission to the ECEO Program and ECEO 405 - Topics of Early Childhood Education . Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade. Course Registration
ECEO 428Reading and Language Arts Methods3
The last of a three-course sequence in literacy methods examines the integration of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing competencies in a unified literacy curriculum for learners ages three to eight (Pre-Kindergarten - 3rd grade). Instructional emphasis is placed upon phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, assessment, fluency, active construction of meaning, and matching learner capabilities with appropriate instructional strategies. Required: 15 hours of field experiences with primary-aged students.
Admission to the ECEO Program and ECEO 327 - Foundations of Literacy, Early Childhood . Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade. Course Registration
ECEO 435Primary Methods 1: Physical Education and the Fine Arts2
This course introduces the intrinsic and instrumental value of the arts and physical education/movement in the elementary classroom. The purpose is to instruct early childhood education majors in the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills that form philosophical and creative basis for intelligent and confident use of the arts and movement both as a subject matter to be taught and as tools to teach the core curriculum. Included in this course is physical education and the four areas of the fine arts: visual arts, music, drama, and creative movement. Fundamentals, instructional planning and strategies, materials, and integration techniques are addressed and explored. Ten (10) hours of field experiences with primary-aged students are required. The course includes a field trip and classroom field experience.
Admission to the ECEO Program and ECEO 405 - Topics of Early Childhood Education . Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade. Course Registration
ECEO 436Primary Methods 2: Science, Health and Social Studies2
Teaching in the primary elementary classroom involves weaving content areas into an integrated whole. This course integrates the content knowledge of science, health and social studies. Science content will include the study and guided application of current materials and methods designed for science and environmental education, with an emphasis on national science standards. Theoretical background and practical skills necessary for teaching both process and content curricula are developed through individual and group work, as well as field experiences. Social studies content will include social studies curriculum for the primary grades (K-3) and the use of children’s literature in the social studies curriculum. The focus is on curriculum planning and content, as well as on materials and resources appropriate to the field. Consideration is given to the exceptional student. Some attention is given to computer applications and to classroom diversity. Based on the National Social Studies Education Standards and the Educational Expectations for Minnesota Students (Content Standards), the course includes peer teaching as well as a field experience. Health content will include designing pre-third grade educational programs consistent with specified program objectives, includes development of logical scope and sequence plan for a primary health education program. Fifteen (15) hours of field experiences with primary-aged students are required.
Acceptance to the ECEO Program and ECEO 405 - Topics of Early Childhood Education . Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade. Course Registration
Source: Winona State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
