2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
ECE 087 PRESCHOOL ENGLISH 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1 leC
LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Focuses on the knowledge and tools needed to support preschool English language learners. Includes stages and
strategies of second language acquisition, bilingualism, and providing culturally sensitive environments.
ECE 088 IMPROVING QUALITY IN 1.5 UNITS
HOURS: 1.5 leC
ECE PROGAMS
Provides the opportunity for students to work toward improving their professional skills or specific program
components. Includes self-assessment, development of goals, action plan, assessment and documentation of specific
improvements.
ECE 098 SUCCEEDING IN AN ECE CAREER 1.5 UNITS
HOURS: 1.5 leC
Designed as a capstone course to assist students with skills for successfully obtaining employment in the ECE field.
Addresses job seeking skills, presentation, interviewing, permit applications, and resume development. Includes
critique of completed portfolios, and articulation of skills and knowledge acquired in the ECE program of study.
ECE 140 TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CSU
An introduction to special education including history, characteristics of special populations, identification, multicultural
issues, advocacy and working with families. Addresses the educational needs of a variety of special populations of children
of various ages and ability levels. Includes political, economic and legal contexts in which special education occurs.
ECE 150 OBsERvATION AND 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 lEC ASSESSMENT CSU
Presents an understanding of child development through exploring techniques of observing and recording children’s
behavior. Includes analyzing observations, developing assessments and making recommendations based upon
observations. Practical application is required in a three hour weekly lab.
ECE 152 INTRODUCTION TO CuRRICULUM 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
CSU
Presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for
children from birth to age six. Examines the teacher’s role in supporting development and engagement, emphasizing
the essential role of play. Provides strategies for developmentally appropriate practice across the curriculum based on
observation and assessment. Includes an overview of the content areas of the curriculum, including academic areas,
creativity, communication and language, social-emotional learning and cognitive skills.
ECE 153 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC
CSU (d9)
Examines the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school and the
community, and emphasizes historical and socio-cultural factors. Highlights the processes of socialization and identity
development, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that empower families. Includes study of
community resources that support families.
ECE 154 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 leC FOR CHILDREN CSU
Planning creative curriculum experiences for a group setting that will foster creativity as well as cognitive, social,
emotional and physical development in children. Hands-on instructional approach is used to build a repertoire of
creative activities and skills for supporting creativity in children.
General Education/Core Class Identification
The transfer requirements satisfied by FRC courses for California four-year universities or University of Nevada, Reno are
indicated below the unit value of each course. The IGETC pattern applies to both the California State University (CSU) and
University of California (UC) systems, as well as the University of Nevada, Reno. The letters in parentheses indicate any General
Education (GE) Breadth area also satisfied. Please refer to the CSU and IGETC transfer patterns (pgs. 66-69) or meet with
an academic advisor for clarification.
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