24 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.
An introduction to the history and philosophy of early childhood educat in a variety of settings provide the student with an opportunity for ca
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The study of infant/toddler development and appropriate programming. The relationship of the developmental level to the structuring of learning environment is fostered as students interact with infants in child care settings for four hours per week.
The areas of listening, speaking and writing are studied in depth. Knowledge, teaching and evaluative techniques are addressed. Introduction to the reading process and the relationship of language to reading also will be studied.
Credits. Through this course, students will enhance their knowledge, skills and dispositions for management and leadership as defined by NAEYC Accreditation criteria. Students will apply their knowledge of child development, developmentally effective practices, national and state standards, and management competencies as they examine their own development as leaders. Distance education offering may be available.
This course will address issues related to childcare administration, including the characteristi of high-quality early childhood models and programs, current trends, evidence-based child development practices, family and community involvement, and the management of program operations. Distance education offering may be available.
This course will introduce best practices related to organizational structure, finances, and the use of technology in business operations of early childhood programs. Students will identify core values related to business orientation and investigate quality benchmarks associated with budget planning and fiscal management. Students will explore marketing strategies, technology tools, and funding opportunities in addition to record keeping, decision-making, and recruitment and retention.
Course covers development of children pre-birth through age eight. A review of h contemporary theories of development as well as emerging research is included. ECE 502 Corequisite: ECE 503. Distance education offering may be available. 2026-2027 CATALOG - GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY AND MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION
In this course, students explore the meaning of developmentally appropriate practice as the foundation on which to build early childhood programs and schools for children from birth through age 8. Examination of historical roots, ethical considerations, models of teaching, and current practices in early childhood settings will be a focus. ECE 503 Prerequisite: Must be an Early Childhood Education major. Corequisite: ECE 502. Distance education offering may be available.
The goal of this course is to guide students and build their understanding of play as a psychological state of being, an essential element of early childhood curriculum and learning, as well as a human behavior that expresses creativity, culture, context, and individual values. In a modern world that emphasizes "outcomes" and "products," this course will place emphasis on the process of learning that all people build during the early years of their growth, development, and early learning experiences. Lastly, students will build their understanding that play is the only form of human behavior that heals emotions, builds social understanding, strengthens bodies, and builds cognitive processes. ECE 504 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 502, with minimum grade of C-. Distance education offering may be available.
This course focuses on the important and diverse contexts in which young children develop and the impact of partnerships among families, schools/programs, and communities on the education of young children. ECE 505 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 502, with minimum grade of C-. Distance education offering may be available.
Developmentally appropriate activities, curriculum, and assessment will be examined through the application of one's understanding of typical and atypical growth and development in the first five years. Discussion of observation strategies, methods of documenting children's learning, and assessment techniques will lead to the intentional development of curriculum plans and thematic units for young children. ECE 506 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 508. Corequisite: ECE 507. Distance education offering may be available.
This course builds on and expands curriculum and assessment knowledge in Early Childhood education. The course covers learning contexts, unit planning, family involvement and classroom management. ECE 507 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 508. Corequisite: ECE 506. Distance education offering may be available.
Professional service and advocacy on behalf of children, families and communities will be course highlights. Students will engage in personal reflection and analyze current issues and policies that impact young children and families. Students will research a variety of advocacy strategies and apply their knowledge of child development, developmentally effective practices, national and state standards, and management competencies as they examine their own development as leaders. ECE 508 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 504. Corequisite: ECE 510. Distance education offering may be available.
This course explores the value of learner diversity and multiculturalism and examines the powerful learning opportunities it affords today's early childhood settings. Students will examine their attitudes, beliefs, and biases regarding diverse students, families, and communities as they use approaches aimed at working together to ensure equitable access to high-quality learning experiences for all children. Further, students will explore the benefits of inclusive practices and develop learning experiences that consider the diverse needs of today's learners in early childhood settings. istorical and ECE 509 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 502. Corequisites: ECE 504 and ECE 505. Distance education offering may be available. 129
The course will examine how well-designed learning environments create a safe and responsive environment that supports the learning and development of young children and nurtures positive relationships. Environmental practices referring to aspects of space, materials, equipment, routines, and activities that practitioners and families can intentionally alter to support child's learning across developmental domains in early childhood programs and schools for children from birth through age 8 will be explored. ECE 510 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 504. Corequisite: ECE 508. Distance education offering may be available.
Designed for teachers, program administrators, and principals in early childhood settings, this course is an in depth examination of the curriculum frameworks, standards and assessment in early childhood education. Distance education offering may be available.
Professional service and advocacy on behalf of children, families and communities will be course highlights. Students will analyze policies and develop skills in advocacy and community mobilization. Distance education offering may be available.
Credits. Through this course, students will enhance their knowledge, skills and dispositions for management and leadership as defined by NAEYC Accreditation criteria. Students will apply their knowledge of child development, developmentally effective practices, national and state standards, and management competencies as they examine their own development as leaders. Distance education offering may be available.
This course explores the current theory, research and best practices related to mentoring/ coaching and supervision of professional practice in early childhood settings. Distance education offering may be available.
This course will address issues related to childcare administration, including the characteristic of high-quality early childhood models and programs, current trends, evidence-based child development practices, family and community involvement, and the management of program operations. Distance education offering may be available.
This course will introduce best practices related to organizational structure, finances, and the use of technology in business operations of early childhood programs. Students will identify core values related to business orientation and investigate quality benchmarks associated with budget planning and fiscal management. Students will explore marketing strategies, technology tools, and funding opportunities in addition to record keeping, decision-making, and recruitment and retention.
Conducting teacher as researcher activities, organizing assessment data and artifacts, and reporting action research results are the goals for students enrolled in this course. It provides students with the opportunity to explore action research and use the methodology to engage in systematic inquiry that leads to improvement in some aspect of their professional lives. ECE 550 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ECE 507. Distance education offering may be available.
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Source: West Chester University of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
