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ECE 200 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Includes a survey of the historical and philosophical foundations of Early Childhood Education. Also includes historical and
contemporary influences; pedagogy; agency management of early childhood programs; early childhood assessment; and
professional responsibilities.
Information: All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 211 Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview of the exceptional learner (birth to age 8). Includes educational implication and service delivery, public policy,
identification and assessment, specific areas of exceptionality, service plans, support systems for families, national, state
and local responsibilities, early intervention, and observational records. Also includes field experience.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 117.
Information:
This course replaced ECE 111. Either ECE 111 or ECE 211 will meet the graduation requirement.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 226 Teaching Techniques and Behavior Management
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to theory and application of early childhood classroom planning, guidance techniques and classroom
management. Includes application of developmental theories, developmentally appropriate practices, behavior
management, cultural implications, teaching practices, professional development, and self-evaluation.
Information:
Includes a 22-hour practicum.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECE 228 The Young Child: Family, Culture, and Community
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Examination of the influences of family, culture and community on the development and learning of young children.
Includes development of personal framework for understanding cultures; cultural differences in attitudes about play; age
and cultural appropriateness of classroom materials; cross-cultural communication techniques; techniques for utilizing
family strengths; strategies for involving families in the school and classroom; strategies for developing flexible response
practices; and community project development.
Information:
A subscription to Task Stream is required for successful completion of this course.
This course replaced ECE 128. Either ECE 128 or ECE 228 will meet the graduation requirement.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ECE 240 Assessment of Young Children
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Assessment techniques associated with the evaluation of young children. Includes observation methods, interpreting
assessment data, legal and ethical issues related to assessment, methods and strategies, and application of assessment data.
Information: All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
A subscription to Task Stream is required for successful completion of this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 260 Foundations and Variations in Early Child Development
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Typical and atypical child growth and development, birth through grade 3. Includes theoretical framework; brain
development and effects of experience on brain development; prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal causes of disability;
variations in development; healthy development; and intervention.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 117.
Recommendation: Completion of ECE 211 before enrolling in this course.
Information: All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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