9 courses with the subject ECE, 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.
ECE 170Early Childhood Development3
This course explores the process of change from birth through the primary years. Major developmental theories and their impact on childrearing and educational practices are critically examined. Focus is placed on the influence of context and culture on children’s development. Themes include the active role of the child, identity development, the child as a maker of meaning, and nature and nurture.
This course examines the historical, philosophical, social, and cultural influences on early childhood education in the United States and their connections to contemporary practice. Students will develop a philosophy of education and set of values to guide their educational choices. Consideration is given to the role of the teacher, working in a diverse society, partnering with families, and current issues in Education.
Through participation in the shared process of observation and documentation students gain a broader perspective and deeper knowledge of teaching and learning. Documentation and reflection of children and their work provides an understanding of how children create meaning. The Prospect Descriptive Processes provide a framework for collaborative assessment and the family perspective is considered. Students will prepare to enter the field as early childhood professionals.
ENG 101-Ready and READ 105-Ready; Final grade of C or higher in both ECE 170 - Early Childhood Development and ECE 171 - Foundations of Early Childhood or permission of the department
Corequisite
ECE 271 - Early Childhood Practicum 1
ECE 271Early Childhood Practicum 12
This 80-hour practicum experience accompanies the course Observation and Assessment. Students contribute to the daily life of an early childhood classroom while working alongside mentor teachers. To learn about and support children in a group setting, students participate in observation and documentation based on the Prospect Descriptive Processes. Students practice techniques of authentic assessment to support children’s development and learning.
ENG 101-Ready and READ 105-Ready; ECE 170 - Early Childhood Development and ECE 171 - Foundations of Early Childhood (with final grade of C or higher in both courses); or permission of the department
Corequisite
ECE 270 - Observation and Assessment
ECE 272Infant/Toddler Environments3
Infant/Toddler Environments prepares students to work with children ages 6 weeks - 36 months in early childhood settings. Students are introduced to theory, standards, regulations, and relationship-based practices that guide care and learning. The role of families is emphasized. Students use observations of children to prepare materials that support development. Documentation of children’s interests and discoveries enable students to understand children’s thinking and prepare the learning environment.
This course prepares students to plan and implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children N-2nd grade. Goals of Anti-Bias teaching are emphasized. Students study how children understand the world and the subject matter disciplines in thoughtfully prepared classroom environments. Focus is placed on documentation to support planning for emergent curriculum and project work.
This course provides an overview of working with children with exceptionalities. Topics include the historical, legal, and philosophical foundations of special education. Students will explore classroom models, teaching strategies, modifications, and accommodations from a strengths-based perspective. Current issues and trends will be explored.
