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Undergraduate Education Interdepartmental

2007 Fall Term

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ART IN THE EARLY YEARS

EDUINDP 215

An introduction to the role and purpose of visual experiencing and art-making as it relates to the development of Early Childhood students. Through a variety of observation, hands-on, lecture and discussion experiences, students will have the opportunity to base and develop their understandings of child development in connection with age appropriate curriculum development in art and art-making. Required of all ECE-Special Ed majors.

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INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN: AGES 3-5

EDUINDP 320

This course will enable students to plan a curriculum for children ages 3 through 8 with an understanding of integrated curriculum, the project approach and emergent curriculum that are coupled with relevant constructivist theories. An investigation of various early childhood programs will also be an emphasis of this course.

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WORKING WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

EDUINDP 322

This course examines relevant theories and pertinent research pertaining to care of infants and toddlers within the family setting and in group care programs. Content includes an examination of legislative action that calls for intervention services for the birth to three population in natural settings, screening and assessment procedures, eligibility criteria for service delivery, working closely with and supporting parents, and team collaboration styles. The relationship between best practices for care of infants and toddlers in community care and policies which support them is considered as well. Students will design and evaluate curriculum activities appropriate for all children, from birth to three years of age. Prereq: Successful completion of all prior Early Childhood Education classes.

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REFLECTIVE SEMINAR: ASSESSMENT

EDUINDP 323

This course provides pre-service teachers with the opportunity to reflect upon their course work and classroom experiences, discuss and share educational ideas, monitor professional growth, formulate personal goals and objectives, collaborate with peers, share new ideas, design and evaluate strategies and methods for working with children, parents and other professionals. Written and oral reflection and other means of creative expression will be practiced with respect to both the content of the current courses and field work experiences.

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DIRECTED TEACHING A: INFANTS AND TODDLERS

EDUINDP 331

This course provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experience. Students are placed in both a county Birth-to-Three Program and a community infant/toddler childcare program. High quality inclusive programs are selected (when possible). Students are provided supervision by a Cooperating Teacher, and a University Supervisor. Students will plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with disabilities, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance, collaborate with parents and professionals. Prereq: Successful completion of all prior Early Childhood Education classes.

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DIRECTED TEACHING B: PRESCHOOL (3-4)

EDUINDP 441

This course provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop their practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experience. Students are placed in high quality inclusive preschool programs (when possible) and provided supervision by a Cooperating Teacher and a University Supervisor. Students will plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with disabilities, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance and collaborate with parents and professionals. Prereq: Successful completion of all prior Early Childhood Education classes.

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PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

EDUINDP 442

This class provides students with the skills to develop and adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the educational needs of young children who require specialized instruction. The emphasis is on the provision of that instruction in the natural environment of the children.

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FIELD STUDY: AGES 3 THROUGH 8

EDUINDP 443

Being involved in an early childhood classroom enables students to apply theoretical understandings regarding positive discipline approaches for young children and the adaptation of both curriculum and the environment to meet individual needs and abilities. Students will practice written and oral reflection. It is expected that reflective thinking will assist the student in accommodating their beliefs and knowledge of theory to classroom realities. A concurrent seminar will allow students to pose classroom practice problems, negotiate solutions, and share insights while being exposed to multiple viewpoints. Prereq: Successful completion of all prior Early Childhood Education classes.

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DIRECTED TEACHING C: ECSE

EDUINDP 461

This course provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop their practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experience. Students are placed in programs serving young children with disabilities. High quality inclusive programs are used (when possible). Supervision is provided by a Cooperating Teacher and a University Supervisor. Students plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with disabilities, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance, collaborate with parents and professionals. Prereq: Restricted to Students with Admission to Directed Teaching and C/S or better in all prior Early Childhood Education classes.

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DIRECTED TEACHING D: KINDERGARTEN

EDUINDP 462

This course provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop, practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experience. Students are place in public school kindergarten programs providing service to four and five year olds, with and without disabilities. They are provided supervision by a Cooperating Teacher and a University Supervisor. Students plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with disabilities, conduct assessments, evaluate student performances and collaborate with parents and professionals. Prereq: Restricted to Students with Admission to Directed Teaching and C/S or better in all prior Early Childhood Education classes.

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DIRECTED TEACHING E: PRIMARY

EDUINDP 463

This course provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop, practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experience. Students are placed in public school kindergarten programs serving six, seven and/or eight year olds, with and without disabilities. A Cooperating Teacher and a University Supervisor will provide them supervision. Students will plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with disabilities, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance, collaborate with parents and professionals. Prereq: Restricted to Students with Admission to Directed Teaching and C/S or better in all prior Early Childhood Education classes.

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REFLECTIVE SEMINAR: PHASE FOUR PORTFOLIO

EDUINDP 465

Reflective Seminar: Phase Four provides a forum for ECE students to develop the Phase Four Portfolio and to begin their Professional Development Plans. The course is intended to ensure that the well-prepared teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. Prereq: Successful completion of five semesters ECE major courses