14 courses with the subject ECED, 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.
ECED 201Introduction to Inclusive Early Childhood Education3
This course provides an overview of the various theoretical principles that underlie developmentally appropriate practices in inclusive early childhood programs. Explores how these principles inform early childhood care and education practice including curriculum, environmental organizational and structures, and the teacher and children’’ roles. Active, individualized and exploratory learning will be modeled and discussed from different theoretical perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how diverse social and cultural factors affect the teaching-learning process.
ECED 203Child Development (Infant-8 years of age)3
This course examines the developing child from birth-age eight emphasizes the interaction between cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Major developmental theories are critically examined, and theory is illuminated through students’ experiences with children. Salient themes include the child as a maker of meaning, gender identification, attachment and the social context of development.
ECED 205Developmental Assessment of Young Children3
This course stresses a developmental observation and assessment of young children. It examines the practice of gathering information for the purpose of making individual instructional decisions for young children. Students are exposed to a variety of assessment techniques including theoretically based unstructured observations, psycho-educational screening instruments and tests and their limitations. This course considers information relevant to interdisciplinary team meetings for children with special needs. (10-hour, level one field experience is required)
ECED 206Language Development and Emergent Literacy3
This course requires that students examine language development and learning within the contexts of culture, family and society. Students explore a variety of theories of language development as well as approaches to the teaching of literacy skills in order to develop classroom practices that enable all children to become competent, effective users of language in all of its forms. Students are required to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelation among culture, language, thought and the function of the home language and literacy in the development of young children. (10-hour, level one field experience is required)
ECED 301Curriculum for Inclusive and Diverse Early Childhood Classrooms I3
This course examines how to create learning environments for children with and without identified special needs, in order to foster sensory-motor, social, emotional, and cognitive development through play. Basic principles underlying developmentally appropriate curriculum, planning, scheduling and design of learning environments are an integral part of this course. Students also examine the rationale and learning opportunities offered by materials, activities, and content area knowledge. The role of the teacher in relation to the parent and the child is examined. Special issues such as integrating health and safety procedures into the daily program and early intervention strategies are 239 LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE 2023-2025 COLLEGE CATALOG
ECED 302Curriculum for Inclusive and Diverse Early Childhood Classrooms II3
This course explores curriculum development for early childhood education in the context of field experiences in school classrooms and cognitive discourse in a seminar setting. It examines relationships among children’s acquisition, structuring and organization of knowledge, developmental stages, racial and cultural identities, and pedagogical practices. Investigates how theories of learning and schooling influences curriculum and are shaped by cultural, political, social and economic forces. It further presents methods for planning, implementing, and evaluating lessons, curriculum units and learning experiences. (15-hour, level two field experience is required)
ECED 303Professional Portfolio Development in ECED programs3
This course will assist candidates in preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) professional portfolio. The Child Development Associate credential is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education that is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. Candidates will be engaged in completion a professional portfolio that is a collection of reference materials related to their work with children and families. CDA candidates create an autobiography
This course provides a range of strategies and practices for promoting appropriate behavior, positive social and emotional development, and a productive, effective learning environment. It provides comprehensive information on the nature and needs of infants, toddlers, and pre-school children. Emphasis is placed on psychological, sociological and physiological growth and development.
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of literature for children and youth. Emphasis is placed on standards for judging various genres. Extensive reading, use of libraries, and other media resources are required. (10-hour, level one field experience is required)
ECED 333Critical Issues in Working in Diverse and Inclusive Early Childhood Programs3
This course involves a critical examination of the concepts, theories, and issues involved in working in diverse and inclusive early childhood programs. The course is designed to help students to reflect on current issues in early childhood, the importance of becoming leaders in the field and their role as advocates for children and families.
ECED 404Working with Children, Families and Communities of Diverse Cultures3
This course develops students’ knowledge and skills in building partnerships with parents, based on the recognition that families are increasingly diverse. Examines how to construct learning environments that value and build on diverse cultural values and that avoid a mismatch between home and school expectations. Through the examination of effective models and practices of parent involvement in schools, students will develop knowledge and skills both in teaching diverse children and in reaching out to families and collaborations with community agencies. (15-hour, level two field experience is required)
ECED 405Administration of Inclusive and Diverse Early Childhood Programs3
This course provides an in-depth study of the organization and administration of early childhood programs. Students learn how to set goals, design facilities to support learning, hire and train staff, 240 LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE 2023-2025 COLLEGE CATALOG
Observation of one or more persons whose work, the culture in which it takes place, and whose style of dealing with their work is of interest to the student. Students function as observers in the daily administrative process of operating an early childhood program.
