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Education
partnership, and the multi-faceted role of the early
childhood/childhood professional will be addressed.
The NYS Learning Standards and NAEYC guidelines
will be included. Twenty-four (24) hours of guided
field work at two diverse settings is required. A grade
of B- is required in the JRTEP track. Evidence of
completion of fingerprinting through NYS Dept. of
Education is required.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
EDU 105—Preparing to Teach Young Children
2 cr. (Fall)
This course addresses the skills and concepts
necessary for the classroom teacher of young children.
Emphasis is placed on putting theory into practice.
Such topics as daily schedule, lesson planning,
transitions, balancing individual and small group work,
communication strategies, classroom guidance,
evaluation techniques, and portfolio preparation will be
included. Personal learning and teaching styles, one’s
philosophy of excellent education, and developing as a
professional will also be examined. A grade of C or
better is required to continue and graduate in the
A.A.S./Certificate program.
EDU 107—Mandated Training
1 cr. (Fall/Spring)
This course provides training in both the identification
and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, and in
school violence prevention and intervention. Intended
primarily for school administrators, teachers,
instructional aides, and child care professionals, other
mandated reporter categories for whom this course may
apply include: all health practitioners, EMTs, foster
parents, social workers, law enforcement, probation and
parole officers, film and photographic print processors,
clergy, firefighters, animal control and humane society
officers, child visitation monitors, and others. Upon
successful completion of the course, students will receive
State Education Department Certificate forms for use in
documenting their satisfactory course work. A grade of
C or better is required to continue and graduate in the
A.A.S./Certificate program.
EDU 109—Fundamentals of Early Childhood
Language Arts
3 cr. (Fall)
This course presents the progressive, interwoven
development in early childhood of the four language
arts: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Both the
natural processes of language arts development and the
educator’s role in providing a supportive environment
will be discussed. Adaptation suggestions for children
with disabilities, English as an additional language, or
limited literacy experiences will be explored. Learning
appropriate techniques will utilize major authors,
illustrators, and examples of young children’s literature.
A grade of C or better is required to continue and
graduate in the A.A.S./ Certificate program.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
EDU 111—Childhood Health and Safety
3 cr. (Fall, Spring)
Topics include: physical and emotional needs of infants
and children; development of healthy physical selfconcept;
chronic and communicable diseases,
immunizations; first aid; teething and dental health;
accident prevention; recognition and prevention of sexual
abuse; identifying problems and screening techniques for
vision and hearing; nutritional needs, appropriate menus
and meal planning. A grade of C is required to continue
and graduate in the A.A.S./Certificate program.
EDU 201—Observation and Assessment
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Fall)
This interactive course combines the observation and
assessment of children, preschool through second grade,
in all developmental areas. By using a variety of
professional techniques and tools during weekly field
work, students will objectively and accurately observe
and record children’s behavior. Corresponding theory,
appropriate practices, environments, and curricula will be
related to field work. Use of NAEYC guidelines will be
included. Twenty-four (24) hours of field work in diverse
settings is required. A grade of C or better is required to
continue and graduate in the A.A.S./Certificate program.
Prerequisite: EDU 101, EDU 102, PSY 101**
EDU 202—Infant and Toddler Development
and Curriculum 2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Spring)
Study, education, and care of children, pre-natal
through age three, according to basic development
principles and current research will be explored.
Techniques to stimulate cognitive, language, physical,
social, and emotional growth, and to create appropriate
environments, curricula, and care will be studied.
Preparation for the diverse roles of the infant/toddler
professional are included. Guidelines from NAEYC are
used. Thirty-two (32) hours of field work in diverse
settings is required. A grade of C or better is required to
continue and graduate in the A.A.S./Certificate program.
Prerequisite: EDU 101, EDU 102, EDU 111, PSY 101**
EDU 203—Child Care Curriculum Development
and Field Experience 1
3 lect., 6 lab., 5 cr. (Fall)
The student gains experience in early childhood
through supervised participation in local facilities where,
over the course of a year, they take increasing
responsibility in the various roles of early childhood
professionals. In a weekly seminar/lecture, students
discuss their field experiences, and learn to develop early
child education curricula including these areas: Art and
Creative Experiences, Music, Movement, Physical
Activities, Creative Play, Language Arts, Beyond Books,
Discipline and Classroom Management*. A grade of C is
required to continue and graduate in the A.A.S. program
Prerequisite: EDU 101, EDU 102, EDU 111 and
permission of instructor/coordinator**
Corequisite: EDU 201
Spring 2012
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