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Early Childhood Education (ECE)
ECE 100 Introduction to Early Care and
Education
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Experi ence)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course provides an overview of all aspects
of the professional fi eld of Early Childhood Education,
including the history, terminology, and
career options of the fi eld. Also discussed are diverse
programs for young children, qualities and
skills of care givers, health/safety and regulatory
requirements of programs, principles of child development
and partnerships with families.
ECE 105 Infant and Toddler Curriculum
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Experi ence)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
All domains of development will be reviewed
pertaining to the child between birth to three
years. This review will be used as the context
for developing philoso phy, goals and objectives
for planning and providing appropriate environments
and individualized curriculum. Students
will dis cuss best ways to build relationships with
children, nurture themselves as caregivers, and
to build successful partnerships with parents.
Prerequisites: ECE 100 and PSY 114 or instructor
permission; Co-requisite: ECE 197.
ECE 113 Curriculum and Environments for
Young Children
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Experi ence)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The physical, social, emotional, cognitive and
language development of young chil dren age
3-8 years will be reviewed in this course, as a
basis for developing philoso phy and goals for
curriculum planning and development. Students
will discuss and observe the diversity of
learning styles, as well as ways to assess and
evaluate devel opment on an ongoing basis. The
design of developmentally appropriate learning
environments will be presented, and stu dents
will participate in hands-on experi ences and assignments
throughout the course. Prerequisites:
ECE 100 and PSY 114; Co-requisite: ECE 297
or instructor permission.
ECE 150 Language and Literacy for Young
Children
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Experi ence)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Students will be introduced to how children acquire
and develop language during the early
years. The roles of the teach teacher in assisting
children through the stages of language and
communication development will be discussed.
Developmentally appro priate ways to promote
emerging literacy and to select and use excellent
children’s literature while working in partnerships
with families, will be integral parts of this course.
ECE 197 Infant and Toddler Field
Experience
2 Credit (0 Lecture 0 Lab 2 Field Experi ence)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Field Experience) *15 wks
The student will visit, on a weekly basis, a child
care setting where infants and/or tod dlers (birth
- 3 years) receive care. Specific techniques for
observing and recording children’s behavior
will be required during these visits, and as the
student becomes comfortable with the setting,
he or she will also assist the staff in providing
appropriate care and education to the children.
Each student is responsible for arranging a
schedule and trans portation that will assure the
completion of the required number of hours at
this site. Prerequisites: ECE 100 and PSY 114
or instructor permission; Co-requisite: ECE 105.
ECE 198 CDA Prior Learning Experience
Variable Credits (Maximum 9)
An individual with a completed Child Develop ment
Associate (CDA) credential may submit documentation
for evaluation to receive credit when matriculating
into the Early Childhood program.
ECE 199 Apprenticeship
(Prior Learning) (12 Credits)
This catalog listing reflects Central Maine Community
College’s recognition of appro priate apprenticeship
experience and its credit relationship
to degree requirements. Credit awards vary and
are considered for posting, at the discretion of
the College, only after successful completion of
the apprenticeship. Documentation of an apprenticeship
and its completion are required prior to
consideration of credit award. All apprenticeship
must be author ized by the Maine Department of
Labor, Bureau of Employment Services, Maine
State Training and Apprenticeship Council.
ECE 203 Teaching Mathematics to Young
Children
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course introduces ECE students to the extensiveness
of math experiences in programs
for young children. Students will learn to create
a developmentally appropriate math curriculum
for preschool and primary school age children.
This course will introduce the students to the
guidelines and standards of mathematics for
young children though NAEYC, NCTM, and the
State of Maine Learning Guidelines. Pre-requisite:
Completion of a Level 100 Math course.
ECE 205 Education of Children with Special
Needs
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Experi ence)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course explores the meaning and practices
of inclusive early childhood pro grams, as well
as the history of legislation and regulations that
have had an impact on early intervention. The
student will learn the process of observing and
referring chil dren to community agencies, working
in conjunction with parents. Ways to design
appropriate learning environments, create curriculum
with children, and evaluate chil dren’s
development will be included in this course. Prerequisites:
ECE 100 and PSY 114, or instructor
permission.
ECE 210 Current Topics in Early Childhood
Education
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Experi ence)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course explores topics such as, but not
limited to: children’s advocacy, supervision and
evaluation of staff and children, state and federal
regulations and standards, accreditation,
and visions for future programs for children and
families. The course will involve discussions,
presentations, student research and related
projects. Prerequisites: ECE 100 and PSY 114,
or instructor permission.
ECE 297 Pre-School Field Experience
3 Credits (0 Lecture 0 Lab 3 Field Experi ence);
6 Hrs/Wk (6 Hrs Field Experience)
The student will observe and assist in an approved
pre-school or school-age child care
setting during the semester, under the supervision
of an experienced early child hood professional.
The student will be expected to apply the
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