2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXEDG 1001 TEACHER CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT3 cr. hrs.A focus on the teacher-student relationship and how it canbring more knowledge and maturity to learners and simultaneouslycut down on conflicts. (OA)EDG 1310 INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUCTIONALASSO-CIATE3 cr. hrs.Addresses the paraprofessional role covering terminology,legal status, responsibilities, duties, and relations withschool personnel and students. (OA)EDG 1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN EDUCATION1-3 cr. hrs.A first hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directlyrelated to the students academic major/career objective.(TR)EDG 2311 INSTRUCTIONAL LABORATORY (INTERN I)(OA)3 cr. hrs.EDG 2701 TEACHING DIVERSE POPULATIONS3 cr. hrs.This course examines the broad spectrum of ethnic groupsin America and their contributions to American society. Italso shows students how multi cultural content fits into avariety of subjects in the schools of America. A 30 hourobservation component in a multi-cultural school setting ora community agency is required of each student who takesthis course. (TR)EDG 2905EDG 2949DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EDUCA-TION (OA)1-4 cr. hrs.CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN EDUCATION (OA)1-3 cr. hrs.EEC 1000 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT3 cr. hrs.A study of the growth and development of the child from prebirththrough age eight. This includes considerations ofchildren’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.Influences of health, safety, nutrition, and behaviorof others on the child’s development are consideredalong with theories of development. (OA)EEC 1407 FACILITATING SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT3 cr. hrs.This course focuses on the social development and behaviorof the young child. A child-centered philosophy utilizingpositive guidance skills is presented with opportunitiesfor practice and implementation. Further emphasis isplaced on types of communication, limit setting, and classroommanagement, along with an investigation of play, selfesteem,stress, and pro-social skills among other topics.(OA)EEC 1601 OBSERVING CHILDREN 3 cr. hrs.This course covers techniques for observing and recordingthe behavior of the young child from a developmentalperspective. Emphasis on the use of various types of informalmeasurements along with the appropriate use of standardizedassessments is presented. Issues of professionalismincluding confidentiality, anti-bias, and ethicalbehavior are addressed. (OA)EEC 1941 PRACTICUM 3 cr. hrs.A minimum of 176 clock hours spent in a selected supervisedwork experience in an approved child care facility.Practicum site, supervision, and objectives must be approvedby the Child Care Operations Program manager.Final grade will be based upon completion of training objectives,observation(s), along with the supervisors’ evaluationand final report. Prerequisites include two of the following:CHD 1104, EEC 1407, or EEC 1601. (OA)EEC 2002 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 3 cr. hrs.This course emphasizes managing all available resourcesto ensure effective operation of the child care center. A systematicapproach for planning, organizing, and record keepingis developed. Upon successful completion of thecourse, students will be prepared to administer programsfor young children. Prerequisites: EEC 2200 & EEC 2401.(OA)EEC 2200 PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM I 3 cr. hrs.A study of the principles and techniques for developing aprogram for young children, including curriculum designand materials, and equipment for learning activities. Emphasisis placed on identification, selection, and applicationof activities, themes, and key concepts in an integratedapproach. Prerequisites: EEC 1407 and EEC 1000. (OA)EEC 2202 PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM II 3 cr. hrs.This course focuses on exploring and understanding thevalue and purpose of creative experiences in the developmentof the young child’s creative abilities using art, music,dance, play and drama. The child’s acquisition of mathand science concepts through discovery learning is examined.Emphasis is placed on presentation of activitiesthrough an integrated approach. Prerequisite: EEC 2200.(OA)EEC 2401 PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING 3 cr. hrs.This course covers methods for meeting the needs of parentsand children using child care facilities. Students surveythe resources available in the community along withthe procedures to link families in need with these services.Special emphasis is placed on nurturing the parent-childteacherrelationship and maximizing parent involvement intheir children’s lives at school. Prerequisites: EEC 1407,EEC 1601, and EEC 1000. (OA)EEC 2732 INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CAREGIVERS3 cr. hrs.This course provides essential health care information thatprofessionals use in caring for infants and toddlers. It alsoincludes information to help care givers select and usecurriculum appropriately in an individualized manner foreach child in their care. Students learn to give special at-170