13 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 101Foundations in Early Childhood Care and Education
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The focus of this course is to overview the historical and theoretical foundations of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and the role of the ECE professional in creating quality care environments. An emphasis on developmentally appropriate practice is accompanied by exploration of diversity, program models and approaches, best practices, and the components of a quality program. Child care regulations vs. learning standards, accreditation entities, roles and responsibilities, professionalism and career choices are also investigated.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The focus of this course is to build a foundation for understanding both typical and atypical development across all domains in early childhood. Students will investigate the roles heredity and environment play in child development, with an emphasis on social, cultural, and economic influences. The science of early brain development, child development theories, milestones, and domains form the foundation for understanding, including the development of children with exceptionalities. The role of the teacher relating to child growth and development will be explored.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to focus on beginning level curriculum development through the context of play. Planning and evaluating developmentally appropriate play-based learning activities in the following areas: language, literacy, art, music and movement receive emphasis. The critical role of play in developmentally appropriate activities within the content areas is also a focus. Specific attention will be given to the stages of play development and theories of play, including the relationship between play and early childhood development and cognition.
ECED 104Health, Safety and Nutrition for The Young Child
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The early childhood professional’s role in promoting the health, safety, and nutrition of the developing child is the focus of this course. Strategies and procedures for supporting child wellness in all three areas will be explored, with emphasis on how these practices are integrated into the operations of an early childhood program and vary by age group. Additionally, creating and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment in accordance with governmental regulations and developmentally appropriate program standards will be investigated.
ECED 105Child Behavior, Observation and Evaluation
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The evaluation of child behavior is a complex process, which begins with understanding how children come to establish a sense of self and others as part of their development. Building upon this understanding, this course concentrates on behavior observation and intervention strategies as part of a positive guidance approach to facilitating healthy child development. Children’s social-emotional development and mental health, redirection guidance approaches, and appropriate intervention methods are central concepts. This course emphasizes the role of the early childhood professional in supporting children’s social-emotional learning.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course focuses on understanding the significant role families play in the education of their children. Students will explore topics such as supporting diversity, culturally-responsive curriculum and learning environments, ensuring anti-bias education, advancing equity and inclusion, and advocating for children and families. Specific attention will also be given to the importance of building effective communication and relationships with children and families while working collaboratively with resources in the community.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills through the process of observation and/or participation in an early childhood setting. The course will explore the CDA Competency Standards, application process and the creation of the professional CDA portfolio, in preparation for future application. CDA functional areas will be aligned with NAEYC standards and artifacts for the portfolio considered. The completion of a simulated, virtual or live field experience will conclude the course.
ECED 108Language and Literacy in the Content Areas
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will focus on the acquisition of language and literacy skills in early childhood, also including an introduction to the content areas of math, science, social studies, and the creative arts. The understanding of literacy development theories will support the planning of appropriate activities for young children within the content areas. The 6 components of language arts and the reading and writing continuum will be examined. Students will evaluate quality children’s literature through specific criteria and practice using that literature in planning developmentally appropriate activities for children. Informal assessment tools will also be explored.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to assist students in identifying challenging behaviors and using positive guidance strategies to support self-regulation in young children. Students will discuss a variety of positive guidance strategies to support children including culturally responsive strategies and techniques inclusive of children with developmental disabilities, as well as appropriate methods of guidance for each age group. Current philosophies and approaches will also be explored. Supporting children through reflection and dialogue to develop conflict-resolution skills will also be discussed.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to cover creating a developmentally appropriate curriculum, including using assessment of learning, and intentional planning to guide children’s intellectual progress. Numerous examples of activities appropriate for language and literacy, art, music, social studies, science, math, fine motor and gross motor skills are explored. Creating the learning environment and evaluating progress through assessment, including methods of documentation are discussed as well. Attention to developmentally appropriate teaching methods and materials, inclusion of technology, diversity through the subject areas, sensory play and creating partnerships with families runs throughout the course.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will introduce the principles of leadership and management of ECE programs, including all aspects of how to design and manage an early childhood program. Analyzing state regulations and how they impact the design of the program are key components to be discussed. Evaluating program outcomes and teacher performance with a focus on continuous improvement and renewal will also be covered. Students will explore how management affects the overall operation and quality of the early childhood program.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course focuses on the design and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum in ECE. Students will examine the overarching elements that comprise a high-quality curriculum, per NAEYC recommendations. The curricular areas of language and literacy, math, science, social studies, the creative arts, and motor abilities will be explored. Emphasis will be given to theories and guiding principles, developmentally appropriate skills and content, instructional strategies, material selection and design of the environment to support learning in each curricular area. Likewise, the importance of differentiating the curriculum to account for age level, developmental delays and exceptionalities, and cultural and linguistic diversity will be investigated.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to explore the principles and best practices of observation and assessment based on the guidance provided by the NAEYC. Students will investigate the observation and assessment cycle with a focus on remaining unbiased throughout the process. Students will learn how to select and utilize formal and informal methods of assessment, as well as various tools to support the evaluation process. Using assessment results to individualize and guide instruction as well as to improve the program as a whole will be covered. The value of including families in the assessment process will also be addressed.
