2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
ECE 051 ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
YOUNG CHILDREN
Designed to provide experience in the procedures of planning and administering programs for young children.
Emphasis on state regulations, selection of staff, budgeting, selection of facility and equipment. Meets state licensing
administration requirement for director. Satisfies three of the required six units in administration for the Site Supervisor
Permit.
ECE 055 SUPERVISION: PARENT/STAFF 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
RELATIONS
Provides information and practice necessary for working effectively within a children’s program in a supervisory
capacity. Emphasis is on parent relations, staff relations, and leadership. Meets state licensing administration
requirement for a director. Meets three of the six unit administration requirement for the Site Supervisor Permit.
ECE 061 INFANT TODdLER CARE AND 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
DEVELOPMENT
Explores the development of infants and toddlers and the practices that support physical, emotional and intellectual
growth. Includes strategies for home and group care.
ECE 063 PROGRAMS FOR 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Explores the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the school age child through the preadolescent
years. Focuses on the development of programs for school age children, including program design,
curriculum, and management to meet the needs of school age children and communities.
ECE 072 SCIENCE CURRICuLUM FOR 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1 leC
THE YOUNG CHILD
Presents information on planning and implementing science experiences for young children. Emphasis on
spontaneous science activities, enhancing children’s natural curiosity in relation to science and using the scientific
approach with young children.
ECE 075 MATH CURRICuLUM FOR 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1 leC
THE YOUNG CHILD
Explores hands-on activities in Mathematics for young children. Focuses on formation of concepts about numbers,
comparison, sets, measurement, geometry, mathematical reasoning, and math vocabulary. Includes planned and
spontaneous activities, creating a math-rich environment, and home-made teaching materials.
ECE 080 ADULT AND PEDIATRIC 0.5 UNITS
HOURS: 9 leC
CPR/FIRST AID
Designed to give students knowledge and practical skills to handle CPR and First Aid emergencies for infants, children
and adults. Certification available with a grade of “C” or better. May be repeated for recertification and credit.
ECE 082 CHILD HEALTH AND SAFTEY 0.5 UNITS
HOURS: 9 leC
The student will be able to identify and address health and safety needs of children and adults in early childhood centerbased
programs, family child care settings or in individual homes. Topics include: Playground safety, facilities management,
sanitation, immunizations, disease prevention and control, food storage, child abuse and neglect, fire safety, flooding,
earthquake safety, emergency preparedness and risk management plans. Certification available with a grade of “C” or better.
ECE 083 CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING AND 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1 leC
PUPPETRY
Explores storytelling and puppetry for young children. Focus is on the presentation of activities and techniques for
effective storytelling. Includes incorporating and extending literacy-based activities across the curriculum.
ECE 085 EMERGING LITERACY 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1 leC
Explores the developmental continuum of literacy from birth. Provides examples of age appropriate experiences,
integrated curriculum, literacy-rich environments, and intentional teaching.
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