Credits: 3
- Subject
- EDU
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 0159
- Source
- mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
87 courses with the subject EDU, 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.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: This course introduces early childhood education and the role of the teacher in environments that encourage exploration and learning. Topics include professional- ism, child growth and development, individuality, fam- ily, and culture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and demonstrate knowledge of profes- sional roles, major areas of child growth and develop- ment, and diverse families.
Prerequisites: This course introduces developmentally appropriate practices, positive guidance, and standards of health, safety, and nutrition. Topics include the learning envi- ronment, planning developmentally appropriate activi- ties, positive guidance techniques, and health, safety, and nutrition standards. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appro- priate activities and positive guidance techniques and describe health/sanitation/nutrition practices that pro- mote healthy environments for children. Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit
This course covers business/professional practices for family early childhood providers, developmentally ap- propriate practices, positive guidance, and methods of providing a safe and healthy environment. Topics in- clude developmentally appropriate practices; health, safety and nutrition; and business and professionalism. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a handbook of policies, procedures, and practices for a family child care home.
Prerequisites: This course introduces the American educational sys- tem and the teaching profession. Topics include his- torical and philosophical foundations of education, con- temporary educational trends and issues, curriculum de- velopment, and observation and participation in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of teacher educa- tion. This course has been approved to satisfy the Compre- hensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
ENG 111 Expository Writing
This course covers the development of partnerships among culturally, linguistically and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of evidence-based strategies. Emph
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childho
This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. Topics
This course is a comprehensive study of behavior disor- ders encompassing characteristics, assessments, and placement alternatives. Topics include legislation, ap- propriate management interventions, and placement options for children with behavior disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, de- velop, and utilize appropriate behavior management applications. This course is a unique concentration re- quirement in the Special Education concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
This course is a comprehensive study of the character- istics, teaching strategies, assessment tools, and place- Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit ment alternatives for children with learning disabili- ties. Topics include characteristics, causes, assessment instruments, learning strategies, and collaborative methods for children with learning disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in identi- fying, assessing, and providing educational interven- tions for children with learning disabilities. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Special Edu- cation concentration in the Early Childhood Associate pro- gram.
This course is an introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders and the skills and competencies needed to work within programs and facilities providing supervised services to persons diagnosed with ASD. Topics include knowle
This course introduces developmentally supportive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based teaching practices, and o
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This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional
Total Credits: 17
Set 1: ENG 080, RED 080 Set 2: ENG 085 This course introduces the use of indoor and outdoor physical activities to promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of children. Topics include the role of active play, development of play skills, playground design, selection of safe equipment, and materials and surfacing for active play. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the stages of play, the role of teachers in play, and the design of appropriate active play areas and activities.
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This course covers the principles and techniques of analyzing occupations to select suitable competencies and teaching methods for learning activities. Topics include occupational analysis, instructional methods, competency identification, and curriculum writing. Upon completion, students should be able to identify competencies, organize instructional materials, and select appropriate instructional methods.
Prerequisites None This course covers planning and organizing vocational youth clubs by understanding the structure and operating procedures to use club activities for personal and professional growth. Topics include self-assessment to set goals, club structure, election and installation of officers, club activities, function of committees, running meetings, contest preparation, and leadership skills. Upon completion students should be able to set personal goals, outline club structure, elect and install officers.
This course introduces students to early childhood settings and applying skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on observing children, assist
This course covers concepts, resources, and meth- ods for teaching reading and writing to school- age children. Topics include the importance of literacy, learning styles, skills assessment, vari- ous reading and writing approaches, and instruc- tional strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate reading and writing experiences. This course is a unique con- centration requirement in the Teacher Associate concentration in the Early Childhood Associate pro- gram.
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This course introduces the examination of the American educational systems and the teaching profession. Topics include the historical and
This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis i
This course provides a comprehensive study of learners with emotional or behavioral disorders encompassing characteristics, assessments, placement alternatives, inclusive environments and family interventi
This course provides a comprehensive study of characteristics, alternative assessments, teaching strategies, placement options, inclusion,
This course provides an overview of federal and state legislation, policies, and procedures guiding K-12 special education programs, emphasizing ethical responsibilities, referral and pl
This course covers instructional and behavioral strategies that support diverse students with disabilities in inclusive K-12 settings, focusing on evidence-based practices that promote engagement,
This course provides an overview of youth development with an emphasis on understanding how individual, cultural, and contextual factors influence learning, well-being, and resilience in middle
This course provides an overview of instructional methods, learning theories, and content knowledge essential for teaching mathematics in the middle grades, emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural fl
This course introduces assessment strategies, differentiation methods, and applications of mathematical content knowledge to support effective, inclusive teaching in middle grades mathematics cl
This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypic
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This course provides an overview of instructional methods, learning theories, and content knowledge essential for teaching science in the middle grades, emphasizing inquiry, scientific reasoning, and con
This course introduces assessment strategies, differentiation methods, and applications of scientific content knowledge to support effective, inclusive science teaching in the middle grades
Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090 Set 2: ENG 095 This course covers self-concept and effective and ac- tive listening skills in positive one-to-one interactions with individuals and groups of children. Emphasis is placed on self-concept development and effec- tive communication techniques used with children. Upon completion, students should be able to identify principles underlying self-concept and demonstrate effective listening and communication skills used by adults with children.
This course introduces the developmental foundations of young children from birth through kindergarten, emphasizing emotional well-being, resilience, and the creation of nurturing learning environments that promote
This course covers characteristics, intervention strategies, assistive technologies, and inclusive practices for children wi
This course covers the causes and assessment of developmental delays and individualized instruction and curriculum for childr
This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam
Prerequisites: This course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies. Emphasis is placed on devel- oping concepts for each area and encouraging young children to explore, discover, and construct concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the discovery approach to teaching, explain major con- cepts in each area, and plan appropriate experiences for children.
Early Childhood Certificate Program
This course introduces discovery experiences in math and science. Topics include conce
This course provides an overview of developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies and learning experiences for children from birth to age five, focusing on designing, implementing, and evaluating inclusive, responsive, a
This course provides an overview of assessment practices and family collaboration strategies for children from birth through kindergarten, emphasizing the use of authentic, developmentally appropriate methods
This course provides an overview of essential administrative components for managing early childhood programs, including child development, program frameworks, North Carolina child care rules and regulations, effective leadership practic
This course is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in licensed child care facilities in North Carolina by focusing on curriculum development, pr
This course provides a comprehensive introduction of strategies, best practices, and skills to effectively teach math in K-12 special education settings while aligning instruction with NC D
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to evidence-based strategies, best practices, and instructional skills for teaching reading and writing in K-12 special education settings while aligning with
This course introduces the foundations of language and literacy development in children from birth through age five, emphasizing evidence-based strategies and developmentally appropriate practices that foster communi
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, developmental progressions, and instructional approaches that support early mathematical learning from birth through kindergarten. Emph
This course provides an overview of instructional methods, learning theories, and content knowledge essential for teaching mathematics in high school, emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and
This course introduces assessment strategies, differentiation methods, and applications of mathematical content knowledge to support effective, data-driven instruction in high school mathematics
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to create, manage, and assess effective instructional environments, learning attitudes, and behaviors for today's diverse learning population. Topics
This course introduces the appropriate and ethical use of technology that is inclusive of digital and analog materials/tools to enhance teaching and learning in all edu
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to utilize digital instructional technologies and technology-based assessments to plan and implement appropriate e
This course provides an overview of instructional methods, learning theories, and content knowledge essential for teaching science in high school, emphasizing inquiry, scientific reasoning, and conceptual unders
This course introduces assessment strategies, differentiation methods, and applications of scientific content knowledge to support effective, inclusive, and data-driven instruction in h
Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090 Set 2: ENG 095 This course provides specialized training using an ex- perienced-based approach to learning. Topics include instructional preparation and presentation, student interaction, time management, learning expectations, evaluation, and curriculum principles and planning. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit and present a six-step lesson plan and demonstrate ways to improve students’ time-on-task.
Strategies: Math/Science
Strategies: Social Studies/ELA
This course is designed to provide students with concepts and skills of literacy development, instructional methods/materials and assessment techniques needed to provide scientifically-based, systematic reading an
This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development
Prerequisites: This course covers the history, selection, and integra- tion of literature and language in the early childhood curriculum. Topics include the history and selection of developmentally appropriate children’s literature and the use of books and other media to enhance language and literacy in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate books for storytelling, reading aloud, puppetry, flannel board use, and other techniques.
This course is designed to allow learners to demonstrate acquired skills and competencies in a developmentally appropriate learning environment. Topics include dispositions of eff
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