Candidates in the dual major of Inclusive Early Childhood (IEC) will have an opportunity during their first year or semester on campus to learn about the professional and service learning opportunities available to them while engaged in the study of their major. An overview to program requirements and expectations for professionalism will be examined. Fall, Spring.
X'd w/SEE 100 X1 Meets one time only on Jan 24, 2020
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
The historical and philosophical foundations of early childhood education will be explored and connected to current issues in early childhood education. Early childhood program models will be examined. The course will emphasize home, school, and family connections and an appreciation of student diversity. Professional standards for early childhood educators will be explored. Five supervised field experience hours are required for this course. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experience. IEC majors only. Spring
x'd w/ EDU 300 01 5 hours required for field experience outside class. Finger printing needed
This course will focus on the planning and implementation of developmentally meaningful assessments, curriculum, and instructional practices for children from birth to age 4 in accordance with state and national guidelines and standards across physical, social-emotional, cognitive, communication, adaptive (self-help) domains. Students will design and implement transdisciplinary, multimodal learning experiences that support learning through play, inquiry, cooperation, and creative expression. The importance of connections between home, school, and community for young children will be emphasized. Addressing the needs of monolingual speakers and children with disabilities will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EPY 245, IEC 230, IEC 146. 10 supervised field experience hours are required for this course. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experience. Spring.
X'd with ECE 231 & ECE 531 10 hours required for field experience outside class. Finger printing needed.