2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES 179
ECS-310
ECS-311
ECS-312
ECS-313
ECS-314
Music and Movement Curriculum
for Young Children
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: ECS-300, ECS-301, ECS-302, ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course provides a survey of music, materials, and
movement activities for young children (2-10 years). Students
learn effective techniques for using songs, rhythm,
instruments, creative dance, and games. The use of a variety of
musical media and props will be demonstrated. Repeatable =
1 time (GR)
Art for the Young Child
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A; ECS-300, ECS-301, ECS-302
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course includes practice in using age-appropriate
methods with commonly available creative art media for
children of various developmental stages, infancy through
eight years old. Students learn to make, collect, and use
various materials to develop an understanding of how art
expression and skills change as children mature. Evaluation
and appreciation of art activities as opportunities for selfexpression
and sensory stimulation will be explored.
Repeatable = 1 time (GR)
The Development of Literacy
in Early Childhood Education
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course examines how children gain oral language and
listening skills leading to the development of writing and
reading. It will include curriculum development for an
emergent literacy environment. (GR)
Science and Math Curriculum for Young Children
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: ENGL-101A and ECS-301
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course provides guidelines for preparing math and
science curriculum for the young child. Math and science
interrelationships will be explored, as well as gender
differences, current research, and the use of hands-on
approach. Repeatable = 1 time (GR)
Literature for the Young Child
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: ENGL-101A and ECS-312
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course provides an in-depth experience with literature for
children ages 0-8. The course introduces students to the
development of reading in young children, their interests,
diversity and reading skill levels of young children. Content to
be covered includes the historical development of children’s
literature, effective techniques used to introduce literature,
books, poetry, other reading media, storytelling and reading to
children. Students will learn how to extend literature into other
curriculum areas. (GR)
ECS-316
ECS-317
ECS-320
ECS-321
ECS-322
ECS-323
Children with Special Needs
in Programs for Young Children
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
The course focuses on recognizing and distinguishing the
variety of special needs exhibited by children 0 through 12
years. Factors affecting and contributing to the causes and
needs of these children will be explored, including genetic,
environmental, physical, cognitive, and social. (GR)
Infant and Toddler Development and Care
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: ECS-301
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163
Accepted For Credit: CSU
Students will study infant and toddlers’ physical growth, social
adjustment, and the psychological and social roots from which
children develop. Students practice planning environments
and equipment selection, health, safety, caregiving routines,
and communication skills in group settings, working with
infants and toddlers. (GR)
Introduction to Family Child Care Homes
18.00 hrs lecture
Units: 1.00
This course will cover the operation of child care in a home
setting. Topics will include home setup, business practices and
policies, program planning, parent relations, and
communications. California licensing regulations will be
covered. Not applicable to associate degree. (CR)
Supervision in Early Childhood Programs
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: ECS-300, ECS-301, and ECS-303
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course covers group dynamics, supervision of staff and
parents, development of motivation and morale, leadership
skills, and functions of personnel. It includes interviews,
interpersonal and group conflict resolution, staff evaluations,
and working with parents and boards. It is designed to provide
knowledge and methods for those working in supervisory
capacities in early childhood programs. (GR)
Mentoring and Supervision
in Early Childhood Programs
36.00 hrs lecture
Units: 2.00
Advisory: ECS-302, ECS-308; eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course is a study of the methods and principles of
supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents, and
volunteers in early childhood education programs. Emphasis is
on the role of master teachers who function as both
supervisors and mentors while addressing the needs of
children, parents, and other staff. (GR)
Advanced Training in Infant-Toddler Care
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: ECS-300, ECS-301, ECS-317
Accepted For Credit: CSU
Advanced ECS students will study infant/toddler growth and
development in all domains. Specific consideration will be
given to planning environments, recognizing and diagnosing
delays, relationships with parents, effect of nurturing, and the
group setting on very young children. Repeatable = 1 time
(GR)
2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG