Problems involving independent laborory, studio, and/or library study conforming to the student's special interest under the direction of an appropriate faculty member having proficiency in the area selected. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
An introduction to the history of early childhood education and an overview of current laws and best practices. Discussions will include issues impacting families and current research in early childhood education.
Examination of effective guidance strategies for use with young children in an early childhood setting; modifications of experiences for age level; ability, group and individual needs. Application and evaluation of guidance skills in laboratory experience.
Theories, research and strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating learning experiences for young children (birth - five years). Application in practicum in an early childhood setting. Lecture, two hours; field work, four hours per week.
Course designed to give students experience with supervised teaching at the preprimary level. Emphasis will be placed on observation and teaching individual, small and large group methods). One afternoon per week will be devoted to a discussion and analysis of problems in student teaching. Discussion, two hours; laboratory 22 hours per week. TO BE OFFERED PASS-FAIL ONLY.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with information related to working with young children with and without disabilities and their families. This course will focus both on presenting new information and providing opportunities for students to practice skills necessary for working with families.
This course will focus on the philosophical issues related to teaching young children with disabilities. Topics related to planning for the population of children, participants, in the areas of communication, physical and motor development, health, vitality and sensory input will be presented. Strategies presented for planning with include transdisciplinary assessment, persons-centered planning, and activity- based instruction.
The development of the young child during the prenatal period, infancy and toddlerhood. Care and guidance of the child during the first two years of life. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Students will review, discuss and participate in issues related to early childhood education and learning experiences related to the preparation and leadership of early care and education teachers. Discussions will include issues in blended early care and education programs. Local, state, and federal initiatives related to early care and education will be explored. Students will explore socio-cultural, historical, and political forces in early childhood education.
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.
