Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
ECED 5073 - Language Development & Emerging Literature
A study of the theory, materials, methods and instructional techniques
applicable to language development and emergent literacy experiences
during the early childhood years - birth through age eight.
This course examines developmentally appropriate, integrated and
interdisciplinary language arts approaches to literacy development
encompassing writing, reading, and oral language of young children
in the home and school environment.
ECED 5082 - Parent Education III
(Cognitive and moral development, age five through age eight) An
in-depth study of the cognitive and moral development of the child
from age five to age eight. It is designed for teachers and others in
the helping professions that deal with children and their parents.
The course includes examination of appropriate home learning-play
activities that will promote and reinforce beginning reading, math,
and the development of logical thought.
ECED 5103 - Development & Learning & Family Involvement 4 to 8
This course is an in depth study of the development and learning of
the young child from four to eight years of age. It includes analyses
of the multiple influences on developoment and learning as well as
developmentally appropriate environments and experiences that
promote learning for children in this age range. The utilization of this
knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging
learning environments and to educate and involve all families in their
children’s development and learning is emphasized. Prerequisite(s):
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
ECED 5133 - Science & Social Studies In Early Childhood
This course focuses on the application of cognitive development
and the constructivist theory in the selection of appropriate methods,
materials, and learning experiences for preschool and primary-age
children in science and social studies.
ECED 5153 - Developing Assessment Issue
Graduate students will study assessment issues currently impacting
young children and their families birth to age eight. There is an
emphasis on creating an authentic assessment system to use with
a classroom of young children. A research component is included
in the course.
ECED 5223 - Educational Practices/Constructivist Techniques
This course will provide an in-depth study of the constructivist
psychology of learning. Emphasis will be on materials, classroom
management, and curricular application commensurate with the
theory of constructivism.
ECED 5232 - Affirming Diversity: Multicultural Education
A study of the needs of culturally diverse children, the factors of influence
that characterize their environment, and an intensive examination
of realistic approaches by parents, school and community to aid them
in reaching their maximal potential in America’s highly urbanized,
technological society. The focus of the course content will be to affirm
and respect culturally and linguistically diverse children, support home
language preservation, and promote anti-bias approaches through
the creation of appropriate learning environments and experiences.
ECED 5313 - Creativity in Early Childhood
This course provides an introduction to the diverse range and variability
of creative development including creative thinking, creative
processes, creative abilities, the aesthetic and performing arts, music,
and movement for children and teachers of young children.
ECED 5422 - Parent Community Relations
This course is designed to acquaint the student with educational
resources available to educators in the community and to enhance
their effectiveness in relations with both parents and the community.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
ECED 5433 - Theoretical Perspective Learning & Practice
This course focuses on the critical analysis of current research and
theory from multiple disciplines in regard to learning and development
and the implications for practice in early childhood settings.
Play as a learning medium is emphasized. Students will engage in
self-reflection and self-assessment as a means to examine professional
practice and promote growth and development.
ECED 5512 - Professionalism & Advocacy
This course examines the professional landscape of the early childhood
educator, including the knowledge and use of ethical guidelines
and other professional standards related to early childhood practice.
Special emphasis is placed on the various ways they can serve as
advocates for young children and their families. Communication skills,
as well as skills in identifying and using professional resources are
included. It is recommended that this course be taken at the beginning
of the ECED Master’s Program.
ECED 5883 - Teachers as Researchers
This course examines action research, an approach to research
involving self-reflective, systematic inquiry by education practitioners
for the purpose of studying and improving their own practice.
Identification of problems to investigate, research design, data collection,
data analysis, data interpretation and technical writing are
presented. The ethics of action research with human subjects is
addressed. Students plan and implement a practice-based action
research project and report on the outcomes of their study. Students
writing a thesis will complete the thesis proposal in place of the action
research. Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013. Enrollment open to graduate
students with 19 or more hours.
ECED 5900 - Practicum
Credit may vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
ECED 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on selected
problems or special topics.
ECED 5920 - Workshop
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
ECED 5930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite
problems or special subjects based on approved outlines or plans,
conferences, oral and written reports.
ECED 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
ECED 5950 - Internship
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
ECED 5960 - Institute
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
ECED 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
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