GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsEDU 221 Children with Exceptional (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, EDU144 and EDU 145 or PSY 244 andPSY 245Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces children with exceptionalities,their families, support services, inclusive/diversesettings, and educational/family plans based onthe foundations of child development. Emphasisis placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities,observation and assessment of children, strategiesfor adapting the learning environment, and identificationof community resources. Upon completion,students should be able to recognize diverseabilities, describe the referral process, and depictcollaboration with families/professionals to plan/implement, and promote best practice. This coursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement for transferability as apremajor and/or elective course requirement atselect institutions only. This course is also availablethrough the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course covers the unique needs and rapidchanges that occur in the first three years of life andthe inter-related factors that influence development.Emphasis is placed on recognizing and supportingdevelopmental milestones through purposefulstrategies, responsive care routines and identifyingelements of quality, inclusive early care and education.Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrate respectful relationships that provide afoundation for healthy infant/toddler/twos development,plan/select activities/materials, and partnerwith diverse families.EDU 235 School-Age Dev & Program (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course includes developmentally appropriatepractices in group settings for school-age children.Emphasis is placed on principles of development,environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques.Upon completion, students should be ableto discuss developmental principles for all childrenages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally-appropriateactivities.EDU 243 Learning Theory (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course provides lateral entry teachers an introductionto learning theory, various styles of learning,and motivational factors involved in the learningprocess. Emphasis is placed on the development ofcognitive skills using the eight types of intelligenceand applying these to practical classroom situations.Upon completion, students should be able todescribe theories and styles of learning and discussthe relationship between different types of intelligenceto learning motivation.EDU 244 Human Growth/Development (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces lateral entry teachers totheories and ages and stages related to humangrowth and development from birth through adolescence.Emphasis is placed on development throughthe stages of a child’s life in the areas of physical,emotional, social, intellectual, and moral development.Upon completion, students should be able toidentify and describe milestones of each stage inall areas of development and discuss factors thatinfluence growth.EDU 245 Policies and Procedures (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course is designed to introduce new lateralentry teachers to the policies and procedures establishedby the local education agency. Topics includeemergency situation procedures, acceptable discipline,chain of command, role of mentors, evaluationprocedures, employment requirements, dresscodes, and other policies and procedures. Uponcompletion, students should be able to explain thepolicies and procedures to students, parents, or othersand discuss the purpose of each policy category.EDU 250 PRAXIS I Preparation (1-0-0-1)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course is designed to prepare potential teachersfor the PRAXIS I exam that is necessary to enterthe field of education. Emphasis is placed on contentspecifications of the PRAXIS I exam, study skillsand simulated examinations. Upon completion, studentsshould be able demonstrate an understandingof the content necessary for successful completionof the PRAXIS I exam.EDU 251 Exploration Activities (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course covers discovery experiences in science,math, and social studies. Emphasis is placed ondeveloping concepts for each area and encouragingyoung children to explore, discover, and constructconcepts. Upon completion, students should beable to discuss the discovery approach to teaching,explain major concepts in each area, and planappropriate experiences for children.190