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2006-2008 CATALOGED 220CHILDREN’S LITERATUREPrerequisite: ENG 101 with a C or better3 lectures per week: 3 hours creditThis course will focus on the importance of children’s literaturefor children from preschool to adolescence and its enjoymentat home and in the classroom. Through reading a varied selectionof books, students will learn to evaluate, select, discuss anduse literature for children. It is recommended for teachers,aides, librarians and parents. (same as ENG 220)ED 221CLINICAL EXPERIENCEPrerequisite: Consent of program coordinator5 lab hrs: 1 hr creditThis course provides documented clinical experiences involvingobservation of the interaction between children and practitionersaccording to specified guidelines, within the appropriatesubject matter and age category. Clinical sites are arranged in avariety of educational settings, including those with diverse studentpopulations. Student work will be planned, guided andevaluated by a mentor or supervisor. (same as EDU 221)EDUCATION – PARAPROFESSIONALEDU 105PRINCIPLES OF READINGPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course provides an introduction to the teaching of reading.EDU 106ART FOR TEACHERSPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course focuses on the developmental stages in children’screative growth with respect to their use of art materials andtheir ability to express thoughts and emotions through visuallanguage. Use and care of art media are stressed with emphasison providing an environment conducive to creative exploration,discovery and self-expression. (same as ECED 106)EDU 111MATHEMATICS FOR PARAPROFESSIONALSPrerequisite: MATH 085 or placement into MATH 0903 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course is designed for the elementary school paraprofessional.This course will strongly emphasize hands-on learning;thus, manipulatives will be used extensively.Topics covered willinclude problem solving, sets, number theory, statistics, probability,geometry and measurement. Students seeking general educationmathematics credit for transfer are advised to registerfor the MATH 200/206 sequence. (same as MATH 111)EDU 120 (IAI: ECE 915)CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITYPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hours creditThis course examines how the structure, values and resourcesof family and community affect children. It explores the relationshipsbetween the child, family, community and educatorsincluding parent education and involvement, lifestyles, childabuse, and current family life issues. (same as ECED 120)DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSEDU 130CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course studies different approaches to classroom managementwith the aim of analyzing and modifying classroom behaviorto facilitate the learning of diverse and exceptional students.(same as ECED 130)EDU 201SIGN LANGUAGE I—MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS IPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis is an introductory level course in “signed English” withemphasis on building vocabulary, syntactic sign principles anddevelopment of expression and signing skills. (same as ECED 201)EDU 205LANGUAGE ARTS FOR CHILDRENPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course deals with techniques and methods of encouragingthe development of language in the young child. Methods forstimulating speech, discussion and increasing vocabulary areincluded. (same as ECED 205)EDU 213MULTICULTURAL EDUCATIONPrerequisite: None3 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditMulticultural education examines social factors that affect educationdecision-making and student achievement in UnitedStates schools. It addresses the need for intercultural competence,culturally informed instructional strategies, promotion ofsocial justice and reduction of racism in order to create democraticclassrooms. (same as ECED 213)EDU 215MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR CHILDRENPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course focuses on the relationship of music and movementwith development of the child. (same as ECED 215)EDU 216TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO THE YOUNG CHILDPrerequisite: MATH 0903 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis is a methods course in the teaching of mathematics tochildren through grade 3. Topics covered include the study ofmath concept development in young children, hands-on activities,development of problem-solving skills and methods forencouraging exploration. (same as ECED 216)EDU 221CLINICAL EXPERIENCEPrerequisite: Consent of program coordinator5 lab hrs: 1 hr creditThis course provides documented clinical experiences involvingobservation of the interaction between children and practitionersaccording to specified guidelines, within the appropriatesubject matter and age category. Clinical sites are arranged in avariety of educational settings, including those with diverse studentpopulations. Student work will be planned, guided andevaluated by a mentor or supervisor. (same as ED 221)DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES127