GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptionsdevelopment, from conception through approximately36 months. Emphasis is placed on developmentalsequences in physical/motor, emotional/social,cognitive, and language domains and the impact ofmultiple influences on development and learning.Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrasttypical/atypical developmental characteristics,explain environmental factors that impactdevelopment, and identify strategies for enhancingdevelopment. This course is also available throughthe Virtual Learning Community (VLC).EDU 145 Child Development II (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 080, RED 080, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course includes the theories of child development,needs, milestones, and factors that influencedevelopment, from preschool through middlechildhood. Emphasis is placed on developmentalsequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive,and language domains and the impact ofmultiple influences on development and learning.Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrasttypical/atypical developmental characteristics,explain environmental factors that impactdevelopment, and identify strategies for enhancingdevelopment. This course is also available throughthe Virtual Learning Community (VLC).EDU 146 Child Guidance (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 080, RED 080, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces principles and practical techniquesincluding the design of learning environmentsfor providing developmentally appropriate guidancefor all children, including those at risk. Emphasisis placed on observation skills, cultural influences,underlying causes of behavior, appropriate expectations,development of self control and the role ofcommunication and guidance. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate direct/indirectstrategies for preventing problem behaviors, teachingappropriate/acceptable behaviors, negotiation,setting limits and recognizing at risk behaviors. Thiscourse is also available through the Virtual LearningCommunity (VLC).EDU 151 Creative Activities (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 080, RED 080, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course covers planning, creation and adaptationof developmentally supportive learning environmentswith attention to curriculum, interactions,teaching practices and learning materials. Emphasisis placed on creating and adapting integrated, meaningful,challenging and engaging developmentallysupportive learning experiences in art, music, movementand dramatics for all children. Upon completion,students should be able to create, adapt,implement and evaluate developmentally supportivelearning materials, experiences and environments.This course is also available through the VirtualLearning Community (VLC).EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrit (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 080, RED 080, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course covers promoting and maintainingthe health and well-being of all children. Topicsinclude health and nutritional guidelines, commonchildhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthylearning environments, recognition and reportingof abuse and neglect and state regulations. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstrateknowledge of health, safety, and nutritional needs,safe learning environments, and adhere to stateregulations. This course is also available throughthe Virtual Learning Community (VLC).EDU 163 Classroom Mgt & Instruct (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 080, RED 080, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course covers management and instructionaltechniques with school-age populations. Topicsinclude classroom management and organization,teaching strategies, individual student differencesand learning styles, and developmentally appropriateclassroom guidance techniques. Upon completion,students should be able to utilize developmentallyappropriate behavior management and instructionalstrategies that enhance the teaching/learningprocess and promote students' academic success.EDU 216 Foundations of Education (4-0-0-4)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the American educationalsystem and the teaching profession. Topics includehistorical and philosophical foundations of education,contemporary educational, structural, legal,and financial issues, and experiences in publicschool classrooms. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to relate classroom observationsto the roles of teachers and schools and the processof teacher education. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement for transferability as a premajor and/orelective course requirement at select institutionsonly. This course is also available through the VirtualLearning Community (VLC).189