This course is the field-based component of the Early Childhood block (IEC 507, 508 and 509). This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate application of readings and content from the Early Childhood block courses.
An overview of early language and merging literacy skills in young children. Will prepare future early childhood service provides to evaluate and plan developmentally appropriate environments to promote oral and written language and literacy.
Overview of communication needs of learners who have deaf-blindness. This course will focus on both receptive and expressive communication with emphasis on the forms and functions of each. Information about the various ways learners who are deaf-blind communicate, along with how to teach communication skills will be highlighted.
A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.
A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.
A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.
A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.
This course is designed to provide students with field experiences to bridge professional preparation and professional practice. During the practicum experiences, students will have opportunities to practice, demonstrate, and reflect upon methods and leadership content taught in the IECE lecture courses. Graduate students working towards IECE initial certification must apply for the Teacher Education Program. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.
This course is designed to provide students with field experiences to bridge professional preparation and professional practice. During the practicum experiences, students will have opportunities to practice, demonstrate, and reflect upon methods and leadership content taught in the IECE lecture courses. Graduate students working towards IECE initial certification must apply for the Teacher Education Program. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.
Advanced survey of theoretically and professionally important topics in child development. Particular attention to current theory and research in social, affective, cognitive and language domains; familial/ cultural influences; the interdisciplinary nature of the knowledge base; and issues concerning the application of child development knowledge to professional work with children.
