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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSEDI 304 Assessment of the Young Child (3 SH)This course provides research-based approaches to assessingyoung children ages birth-8 years. Candidates will apply formaland informal assessments in a field setting, analyze assessmentsand plan curriculum according to outcomes. There is an in-depthfocus on embedding authentic assessment and documentation.Emphasis is be placed on the guidelines for authentic assessmentas defined by NAEYC’s developmentally appropriate practices.EDI 320 Learning through Play (3 SH)This course exposes candidates to the value of play in its manyforms, such as, sensory, dramatic and construction. Candidateswill learn what to expect during the different stages of play andwill complete projects during fieldwork to demonstrate theirunderstanding of the different levels. Emphasis will be placed ondevelopmentally appropriate practices.EDI 321 Musical Experiences (3 SH)This course provides a theoretical knowledge base of the value ofmusic in the early childhood classroom. Pre-service candidateswill learn how music impacts children socially, emotionally andacademically based upon developmentally appropriate practices.Learning will occur through hands-on experiences as a model fororganization of circle time, gross-motor activities and musicalexperiencesEDI 330 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3 SH)Candidates learn the importance of leadership in an earlychildhood program and the expectations for ethical conduct,understanding state regulations and professionalism. They learnhow to plan, work with staff, meet licensing requirements andattend to daily administrative responsibilities. An emphasis willbe placed on the role of public policy, advocacy, continuedprofessional development and community outreach.EDI 331 Introduction to the Reggio Emilia Approach (3 SH)This is an introductory course of the Reggio Emilia Approach toteaching young children. Candidates will explore the underlyingtheories and practices, which include emergent curriculum;project exploration, representation and cultural influences.Candidates also gain knowledge documentation panels, roles ofthe teachers and administrators and the value of familyinvolvement in the infant and toddler schools and thepreschools.EDI 332 Guidance and Behavior (3 SH)This course provides candidates with the knowledge andstrategies to encourage social competence in young children.Candidates will learn how personality, disposition and maturityimpact behavior. In-depth discussion of classroom management,conflict resolution, stress reduction, pro-social behavior, antibullyingstrategies and creating an emotionally responsivecurriculum and classroom environment.MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (EDP)EDP 304 Integrated Curriculum, Methods and Assessment (3 SH)Semester Offered: FallAn integrated methods course designed to focus on thestrategies, methodologies and models of teaching students byintegrating disciplines and using research findings to planlessons, develop units of instruction appropriate for graded andnon-graded environments. Curriculum models and assessment ofstudent progress are also addressed.EDP 310 The Pre-Adolescent/Adolescent Learner (3 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101This course is designed to provide the pre-service teacher withbasic understanding of human development beginning in earlychildhood and focusing on the preadolescent and adolescentstudent. Teacher candidates will study the physical, social,emotional, intellectual, psychological and moral characteristics ofthe early adolescent within the framework of family and socialcontext. Students will examine research findings on thepsychological and social development of preadolescents/adolescents and the impact on their learning and performance inschool and in society.EDP 312 Middle Childhood Field Experience I (2 SH )Pre-Requisite(s): EDC 301The initial clinical hours of this experience are exploratory.Students will observe in schools, tutor students and assistteachers or other school personnel. They will become aware ofthe sociological environment of the school, center or agency as itinterrelates to communities and families. Students should attendschool/community events and participate as permitted. Theremaining hours of the experience are focused and students willdemonstrate appropriate developmental instructional methodsand strategies for teaching one content area. Students willintegrate reading and writing in their lessons.EDP 316 Reading in the Content Area (3 SH)This course covers practical reading and study skill techniques forsubject area teachers. Teacher candidates learn ways to assiststudents to read for different purposes. Topics such asreadability formulas, directed reading activity, grouping in theclassroom, vocabulary building, comprehension levels,questioning, following directions, rate of reading and studyguides are covered. A review of the various reading programssignificant for the preadolescent, adolescent and young adultstudent are included.Page | 89Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook