GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsEDU 259 Curriculum Planning (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course is designed to focus on curriculumplanning for three to five year olds. Topics includephilosophy, curriculum models, indoor and outdoorenvironments, scheduling, authentic assessment,and planning developmentally appropriate experiences.Upon completion, students should be able toevaluate children's development, critique curriculum,plan for individual and group needs, and assess andcreate quality environments.EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: EDU 119This course introduces principles of basic programmingand staffing, budgeting/financial managementand marketing, and rules and regulations of diverseearly childhood programs. Topics include programstructure and philosophy, standards of NC childcare programs, finance, funding resources, and staffand organizational management. Upon completion,students should be able to develop components ofprogram/personnel handbooks, a program budget,and demonstrate knowledge of fundamental marketingstrategies and NC standards. This course is alsoavailable through the Virtual Learning Community(VLC).EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 261Corequisites: EDU 119This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, publicrelations/community outreach and program quality/evaluationfor diverse early childhood programs.Topics include program evaluation/accreditation,involvement in early childhood professional organizations,leadership/mentoring, family, volunteerand community involvement and early childhoodadvocacy. Upon completion, students should beable to define and evaluate all components of earlychildhood programs, develop strategies for advocacyand integrate community into programs. Thiscourse is also available through the Virtual LearningCommunity (VLC).EDU 271 Educational Technology (2-2-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the use of technology toenhance teaching and learning in all educationalsettings. Topics include technology concepts,instructional strategies, materials and adaptive technologyfor children with exceptionalities, facilitationof assessment/evaluation, and ethical issuessurrounding the use of technology. Upon completion,students should be able to apply technologyenhanced instructional strategies, use a variety oftechnology resources and demonstrate appropriatetechnology skills in educational environments. Thiscourse is also available through the Virtual LearningCommunity (VLC).EDU 280 Language & Literacy Exp (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119Corequisites: NoneThis course is designed to expand students’ understandingof children’s language and literacy developmentand provides strategies for enhancing language/literacyexperiences in an enriched environment.Topics include selection of diverse literatureand interactive media, the integration of literacyconcepts throughout the curriculum, appropriateobservations/assessments and inclusive practices.Upon completion, students should be able to select,plan, implement and evaluate developmentallyappropriate and diverse language/literacy experiences.This course is also available through theVirtual Learning Community (VLC).EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum(1-9-0-4)Prerequistes: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, EDU146, EDU 151, and complete onesequence: EDU 144-EDU 145 orPSY 244-PSY 245Corequisites: NoneThis course is designed to allow students to applyskills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accreditedor equivalent, quality early childhood environment.Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing,and evaluating developmentally appropriate activitiesand environments for all children; supporting/involvingfamilies: and modeling reflective andprofessional practices. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate developmentallyappropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidancetechniques, and ethical/professional behaviorsas indicated by assignments and onsite facultyvisits.EDU 288 Adv Issues/Early Child Ed (2-0-0-2)Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119 and40 semester hours in the EarlyChildhood Program or departmentalapprovalCorequisites: NoneThis course covers advanced topics and issuesin early childhood. Emphasis is placed on currentadvocacy issues, emerging technology, professionalgrowth experiences, and other related topics. Uponcompletion, students should be able to list, discuss,and explain advanced current topics and issues inearly childhood education. This is a capstone coursefor the Early Childhood Program.191