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Sec Days hrs rm instr dates Sec Days hrs rm instr dates Sec Days hrs rm instr datesECHD-102A Development of College and Career Skillsfor the ECHD Student-A (P/NP) - .5 UnitThis course is designed to help students studying Early Childhood Educationto become better oriented with college procedures, support services, collegestudy skills, and career skills and opportunities in the field of Early Childhood.3259 F 12:10-2:00pm ELC-103 Smith-Miller, B SemesterSection 3259 is designed for CDC WORKS! students. Meetingsdates are 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/29 and 5/20. For more information,please contact Dr. Beverly Smith-Miller at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4565.ECHD-120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education(SC) - 3 UnitsStudy of the history and philosophy of early childhood education; evaluationof various kinds of preschool programs, child care services, and practicalexperience in a preschool setting. This course meets the CSU GeneralEducation requirements for Area D7-Interdisciplinary Social or BehavioralScience.6630 W 11:10-2:00pm HS-3 Moore, S Semester6631 W 7:10-10:00pm ELC-103 Grillo, B Semester6636 W 7:10-10:00pm LA-204 Moore, S SemesterSection 6636 requires mandatory concurrent enrollment inESL 201-2047.ECHD-121 The Development of the Young Child (DS1)(SC) - 3 UnitsStudy of the development of the young child from birth through age 8 withspecific attention to physical, social, emotional language, and cognitivegrowth. Observation and study of children will be included.6632 TH 2:10-5:00pm HS-1 Moore, S Semester3634 W 7:10-10:00pm LA-203 Kahn, J SemesterECHD-123 Creative Activities (DS3) (SC) - 3 UnitsDesigned to introduce the student to a variety of ways for enhancing thegrowth and development of artistic expression in young children. Content andemphasis is multicultural, affording the participant an opportunity to see howvarious cultures express their identity artistically.6634 W 2:10-5:00pm HS-1 Shareef, I SemesterECHD-124 Basic Subjects (DS3) (SC) - 3 UnitsExploration of the principles of teaching basic subjects in early childhoodeducation programs. Includes training to present language, pre-reading,dramatic arts, mathematics, and science activities to young children.6635 W 7:10-10:00pm HS-1 Shareef, I SemesterECHD-128 Montessori Method and Curriculum:Mathematics, Biological and PhysicalSciences (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course is designed to enable students to expand their knowledge ofand practice in the Montessori Method. It will focus on the Montessori Mathprogram, covering all activities ranging from one to one correspondenceto the fur basic operations. It will also cover the curriculum and activitiesdesigned to teach botany, zoology and the physical sciences. A main themethroughout the course is that of promoting a scientific attitude towards thesolution of problems.3976 T 7:10-10:00pm ELC-103 Grillo, B SemesterECHD-133 Health, Nutrition and Safety (DS7)(SC) - 2 UnitsThis course will cover the three main components of health information, nutritioneducation and safety standards for children, families and staff membersin a child care facility. The course will identify and discuss health and safetyneeds/issues and the planning and establishment of a nutrition education/information component within the child care program. This course meets theCalifornia Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing requirement,DS7. It also fulfills the requirement of the certificate and AS degree inEarly Childhood Education.6637 TH 5:10-7:00pm ELC-103 Grillo, B SemesterECHD-139 Montessori Method: Student TeachingPracticum (SC) - 4 UnitsPrerequisite: ECHD 121, ECHD 125This course provides students with an opportunity to combine Montessoritheory and practice. Students are required to work with children in a Montessoriclassroom under the supervision of a Montessori head teacher. They areevaluated by both their head teacher and the practicum faculty. In addition,students meet every two weeks for a seminar class covering the followingtopics: Observation and assessment, record keeping, problem solving, positivediscipline, classroom management, and curriculum development.6644 F 7:10-9:00pm HS-1 Grillo, B 1/28-5/13Meeting dates: 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10, 3/24, 4/01, 4/15 and 5/13.ECHD-140A Parent Education A (P/NP) - 1-3 UnitsThis course will consist of class discussions and lectures in the area of parenteducation. Class time will provide opportunities to gain an understanding ofthe behavior of young children. Topics of discussion will include, but not belimited to, growth and development issues, positive discipline techniques andeffective communication skills to use with children.6639 F 11:10-12:00pm ELC-103 Smith-Miller, B Semester+ Up to 9 hours by arrangement each week.ECHD-140B Parent Education B (P/NP) - 1-3 UnitsThis course will consist of class discussions and lectures in the area of parenteducation. Class time will provide opportunities to gain an understanding ofthe behavior of young children. Topics of discussion will include, but not belimited to, growth and development issues, positive discipline techniques andeffective communication skills to use with children.6640 F 11:10-12:00pm ELC-103 Smith-Miller, B Semester+ Up to 9 hours by arrangement each week.ECHD-140C Parent Education C (P/NP) - 1-3 UnitsThis course will consist of class discussions and lectures in the area of parenteducation. Class time will provide opportunities to gain an understanding ofthe behavior of young children. Topics of discussion will include, but not belimited to, growth and development issues, positive discipline techniques andeffective communication skills to use with children.6641 F 11:10-12:00pm ELC-103 Smith-Miller, B Semester+ Up to 9 hours by arrangement each week.Early Learning Center & Lab SchoolThe ELC – (Early LearningCenter & Lab School) – providesservices for childrenages 2 years and 9 months(and fully potty trained) to kindergartenentry. They are eligibleto attend the lab schoolMonday-Friday from 7:50 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. The Evening Careprogram provides servicesfor children ages 3 years to 10years old Monday — Thursdayfrom 5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.For more information or to arrange a visit, call (510) 235-7800, ext.4370.ELC – (Early Learning Center – Centro de Cuidado de Niños) – El centro proveecuidado de niños desde 2 años y 9 meses hasta 5 años en su programa dedía de 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Y también ofrece cuidado de niños de 3 a 10 años en suprograma de noche de 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.Visite el edificio ELC por la parada de los autobuses o llame al (510) 235-7800,ext. 4370 para más información.ECHD-140D Parent Education D (P/NP) - 1-3 UnitsThis course will consist of class discussions and lectures in the area of parenteducation. Class time will provide opportunities to gain an understanding ofthe behavior of young children. Topics of discussion will include, but not belimited to, growth and development issues, positive discipline techniques andeffective communication skills to use with children.6642 F 11:10-12:00pm ELC-103 Smith-Miller, B Semester+ Up to 9 hours by arrangement each week.ECHD-140E Parent Education E (P/NP) - 1-3 UnitsThis course will consist of class discussions and lectures in the area of parenteducation. Class time will provide opportunities to gain an understanding ofthe behavior of young children. Topics of discussion will include, but not belimited to, growth and development issues, positive discipline techniques andeffective communication skills to use with children.6643 F 11:10-12:00pm ELC-103 Smith-Miller, B Semester+ Up to 9 hours by arrangement each week.ECHD-144 Affirming Cultural Diversity (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course will take an in-depth look at how our actions and words shapethe attitudes of children as they learn about people and the world. Studentswill define, clarify and discuss topics associated with biases that permeateour daily lives. Topics of study will include racism, sexism, ageism andhandicapism. Students will study methods to use with young children thatwill empower them to think critically about the unfairness of biases they seeand hear. This course meets the CSU General Education requirement for AreaD3-Ethnic Studies.2677 TH 10:10-1:00pm ELC-103 Moore, S Semester2177 TH 7:10-10:00pm HS-1 Moore, S SemesterECHD-146 School Age Curriculum (LR) - 3 UnitsAdvisory: ECHD 145This course will include information that will assist with planning and implementingschool age curriculum for children between the ages of 5-14 years.Course content will include such areas as program organization, humanrelations, environment and anti-bias education.3596 M 7:10-10:00pm HS-1 Shuaibe, H Semesterwww.contracosta .edu • Contra Costa College • Spring 2011 • 19