Catalog 2012-2013 - Iowa Lakes Community College

Course Descriptionsfirst field experience responsibilities. Includes integration of theory,research, and reflective practice. Provides an understandingof developmentally appropriate practices and the developmentalstages of diverse populations of young children and families.Emphasizes professional relationships and behavior,appropriate adult /child interactions, basic curriculum planning,and program routines. Explores the overall operation of a program.Prerequisites: ECE-103, ECE-133, ECE-158, ECE-159,ECE-170, ECE-243, ECE-221, ECE-262, ECE-140, ECE-290with 2.0 Cummulative GPA and 2.0 GPA in Early ChildhoodcoursesECE-290 Early Childhood Program Admin, 3 cr.Covers the basic principles involved in setting up, equipping andadministering a child care center. Emphasis is on business procedures,insurance, funding, state and federal regulations, staffand community relations, record keeping, policy writing, programevaluation and child care advocacy. Prerequisite: ECE-272,ECE-261, ECE-140.EconomicsECN-120 Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 cr.Reviews national income and output; employment and prices;money and credit; government finance; monetary and fiscalpolicy; economic growth and development; and internationalfinance.ECN-130 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 cr.Reviews the organization and workings of modern economicsystems; the role of markets, prices and competition in thepromotion of economic welfare, alternative systems andinternational trade.EducationEDU-210 Foundations of Education, 3 cr.An introduction to professional education providing a historicaland philosophical background from which the student can examinehis or her commitment to education. Challenges and issuesin education today will be discussed in the context of schoolorganization, funding, curriculum, professionalism, legal issuesand effective teacher characteristics.EDU-212 Educational Foundations, 3 cr.An introduction to professional education providing a historicaland philosophical background from which the student can examinehis or her own commitment to education. Challenges andissues in education today will be discussed in the context ofschool organization, funding, curriculum, professionalism, legalissues and effective teacher characteristics.EDU-215 Introduction to Education Lecture, 3 cr.Introductory professional education course with an overview ofthe foundations of education in America, including current professional,social and philosophical issues in education.EDU-217 Introduction to Education Lab, 1 cr.Students will complete 40 hours of observation and assistancein a K-12 setting.EDU-235 Children’s Literature, 3 cr.Teaches the criteria for choosing the best children’s literatureand applies that criteria to evaluating materials to be used in theclassroom.EDU-711 Microsoft Excel 2003 in the Classroom, 1 cr.Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2003 while exploring ways56both you and your students can benefit from this powerful program.You'll learn Excel terminology, how to use the toolbars;how to sort data; how to insert formulas for addition, subtraction,multiplication, and division, how to create colorful charts andgraphs; and much more! Throughout the course, you'll explorestandards-based lesson plans and activities that will allow you topass your Excel knowledge on to your students, no matter whattheir grade level. By the end of this course, you'll have a solidunderstanding of the basic functions of Excel, and a wealth ofideas for integrating Excel technology into lesson plans acrossyour curriculum. Online course. P/Q grading.EDU-712 MS PowerPoint 2003 in the Classroom, 1 cr.If you're an educator, this course will help you discover the excitingpossibilities of using PowerPoint for and with your students.You'll master a variety of uses for PowerPoint in the classroom,and you'll be able to create compelling lessons and presentationsfilled with text, graphics, sound, and video. You'll be ableto use PowerPoint templates or create your own dynamic presentationsthat will increase interest in any subject you teach.Online course. P/Q grading.EDU-713 Using the Internet in the Classroom, 1 cr.Harness the power of the Internet to make your textbooks andlessons come alive! Teach your students how to locate andevaluate Internet resources. Improve the caliber and amount ofdiscussion through the use of e-mail and discussion boards.The Internet can make teaching easier. This course will showyou how. Online course. P/Q grading.EDU-714 Guiding Kids on the Internet, 1 cr.Work the Web with your kids! This essential course for teachers,leaders, and parents will give you the confidence you needfor helping children get the best from the Internet. Online course.P/Q grading.EDU-715 Integrating Technology in the K-5, 1 cr.Join us for an exciting and fun-filled tour of the technologyfriendlyclassroom. Educational technology is advancing at anastounding rate, offering today's busy teacher quick and easysolutions for more interactive lesson plans, exciting WebQuests,and challenging assignments. Discover the power and creativitythat technology can bring to your classroom as we look at basicintegration, subject-specific activities, and smart ways to makeyour integration seamless. Take your teaching to another levelwith these fun new ways to incorporate technology into your lesson.Online course. P/Q grading.EDU-716 Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom, 1 cr.Differentiated instruction (DI) is becoming a mainstay in classroomsacross the country as educators are starting to see theways that the traditional classroom setting limits their ability toreach diverse learners. Join us on this journey through 10 practicalDI integration strategies! Count on at least three sampleintegration lessons on each strategy, and just think of all theways that you can apply them to improve learning outcomes foryour students. Online course. P/Q grading.EDU-717 Solving Classroom Discipline Problems, 1 cr.Why do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms whileother teachers face daily discipline battles? The answer is thatmany teachers have not been taught the secrets to solving disciplineproblems. This course reveals those secrets and presentsa step-by-step approach to effective, positive classroom discipline.Teachers continually rate this course one of the most valuablethey have ever taken. Online course. P/Q grading.