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Undergraduate Education Interdepartmental

2025 Fall Term

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INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EDUINDP 211

Designed as a foundations course for students in Early Childhood Education who are preparing to teach children from birth to age 8 in inclusive settings. Students will gain an overview of the field, have an opportunity to examine their commitment to the education and well-being of young children, and begin systematic planning for the development of their professional life.

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DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD

EDUINDP 213

The focus of this course will be on the development of children from birth through age 8 within the context of the whole lifespan. It will include learning theory, theory and practice of play, developmental milestones, and discussions on current thinking and recent research in developmental psychology.

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ART IN THE EARLY YEARS

EDUINDP 215

An introduction to the role and purpose of visual experience 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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RACE AND RACISM IN SCHOOLS

EDUINDP 250

This course is an interdisciplinary investigation of the historical, ideological, structural, institutional, cultural, and individual manifestations of race and racism in schools. The course also explores the theoretical lens of Critical Race Theory, and offers specific language and concepts with which to understand and discuss racism. Finally, the course explores race as a power dynamic embedded in the structure of schools as a social institution in the United States.

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WORKING WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES

EDUINDP 317

This class provides a foundation for examining the care of infants and toddlers within family and group care settings. Students learn about state licensing rules and national early childhood standards, curriculum as a responsive approach to relationship-based care and education, how to identify high-quality programs, and best practices related to the care of infants and toddlers. Mental health issues related to infants in toddlers are examined in relation to those who provide care to this population. As part of this course, students will complete observations in infant/toddler classrooms.

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GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN I

EDUINDP 319

This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with a foundational understanding of social emotional development, understand causes of challenging behaviors, strategies for teaching self-regulation, promoting positive peer interactions, plan for environmental considerations, understand classroom behavior management, and plan implementation of classroom management interventions strategies.

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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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REFLECTIVE SEMINAR: EXPLORATION OF ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC

EDUINDP 323

In this course pre-service teachers 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.

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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.

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AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN

EDUINDP 333

This class is designed to assist candidates in acquiring skills related to informal assessment. These skills include the ability to use a variety of observation strategies, apply functional assessment strategies, use play-based and other criterion-referenced instruments, and develop and implement program evaluation strategies. Students will acquire the ability to link assessment results with IEP/IFSP processes.

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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.

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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: KINDERGARTEN (4K OR 5K)

EDUINDP 443A

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.

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FIELD STUDY: SPECIAL EDUCATION (3 THROUGH 8)

EDUINDP 443B

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.

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FIELD STUDY: EARLY ELEMENTARY (1ST THROUGH 3RD GRADE)

EDUINDP 443C

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.

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MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EDUINDP 449

This course will help students learn how to assess mathematical skills in young children from kindergarten through 3rd grade as well as develop and identify instructional strategies that support children's engagement in mathematical thinking. Students observe and reflect on individual children's approaches to mathematical thinking and prepare and implement integrated lessons intended for children early elementary grades.

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REFLECTIVE SEMINAR

EDUINDP 451

This course allows students to reflect upon their coursework and placements, discuss and share educational ideas, monitor professional growth, and develop and articulate their philosophy of education. Students collaborate with peers, examine ethical standards from the profession, and design and evaluate strategies and methods for working with children, families, and other professionals.

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INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN: AGES 6-8

EDUINDP 452

This course provides methods and instructional strategies for designing integrated curriculum for children ages 6-8. Students will develop the skills needed to create integrated lessons and projects based on their understanding of how to combine content areas such as literacy, math, art, science, and social studies. An investigation of various curriculum models and approaches will also be an emphasis of this course.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM: EARLY INTERVENTION

EDUINDP 460

This placement provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous placements. Students will be assigned a placement that services infants to three-year-old children with developmental delays and diagnosed disabilities or who are at risk for developmental delays. Students are provided supervision by a Cooperating Teacher, and a University Supervisor. Students will plan, adapt, and implement instruction to meet the goals and needs of individual children, conduct assessments, evaluate child performance, and collaborate with families and professionals.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING: SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDUINDP 461

This student teaching experience provides students with the opportunity to develop their practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous experiences. Students are placed in schools serving children with disabilities. A Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor provide supervision and feedback. Students plan and implement instruction, adapt instruction, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance, and collaborate with families and professionals. All students are required to complete two key assessments in this setting.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING: GENERAL EDUCATION

EDUINDP 462

Students have the opportunity to fully develop, practice, and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experiences. Placed with an educator teaching at a kindergarten through third grade level, students plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with special needs, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance, and collaborate with parents and professionals.

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STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR

EDUINDP 465

Student Teaching Seminar provides a forum to develop a portfolio and to begin their professional career. The course is intended to ensure that the well-prepared teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of choices and actions on others (students, families, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.