6 courses with the subject EDEC, 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.
EDEC 1010Introduction to Early Childhood Education3
A study of staff roles in a variety of pre-school programs for children in Middle Tennessee. The first half of the semester will be spent in observation, the second in a practicum as an aide functioning in a variety of roles. Fall Semester
EDEC 2010Social and Emotional Development of Young Children3
This course examines the critical aspects of social and emotional development in young children and explores theories and research on emotional intelligence, attachment, self-regulation, and social interactions. Special attention is given to understanding how social and emotional development may vary for all learners. Candidates will gain practical skills for promoting healthy socio-emotional growth in children PreK-3 through in-depth discussions, case studies, and hands-on experiences that will enrich their knowledge.
A course in which students design curricula in Early Childhood Education, including learning how to write general goals and behavioral objectives for lesson plans, and discussing forces that affect curriculum.
EDEC 4720Observation and Student Teaching in Pre-K and K-39
Supervised teaching experiences in both Pre-K and K-3 settings on a full-time basis for a semester. Seminars are integral parts of the student teaching experience.