General Catalog for 2009-10

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(ECED) Early Childhood Education

2033.0 Literature for Early Childhood/Middle School Classrooms

A survey of sources and types of reading materials available for

children.

Fall/Spring

3013.0 Public School Art

This course emphasizes the place of art in elementary education sys-

tems. The course deals with the principles and procedures in teaching

art along with classroom-ready materials and lessons for pupils of

various grade levels. Also listed as ART 3013.

Fall/Spring

3023.0 Teaching of Social Studies

Methods and materials for teaching social studies with an emphasis on

economics and the integration of multicultural education and inclusion

into the social studies curriculum.

Fall

3093.0 Language and Literacy

A study of emergent literacy, models, theories, and strategies of

literacy instruction, including phonics and spelling. The field com-

ponent of this class will provide the opportunity to apply the con-

cepts and strategies studied.

Fall

3103.0 Foundations of Early Childhood Education

A study of programs of instruction based on the principles and educa-

tional philosophy of early childhood education. Students will observe

in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: Foundations of Education,

EDFN 2003.

Fall

3123.0 Techniques in Early Childhood Education

A study of developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate the

young child's holistic development and learning. Students will plan

implement, and evaluate teaching strategies including materials devel-

opment in pre-school and primary grade classrooms. Pre-requisite:

Foundations of Early Childhood Education, ECED 3103.

Spring

4023.0 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas.

A study of the integration of reading and writing in the content

areas, with emphasis on vocabulary strategies and process writing.

The field component of this class will provide the opportunity for

students to apply a variety of reading and writing strategies.

Prerequisite: Language and Literacy, ECED 3093/MSED 3093.

Spring

4033.0 Curriculum Principles

A study of the trends in basic principles and philosophies and their

implications for educational practices, procedures and materials em-

ployed in teaching in grades P-8.

On Demand

4043.0 Practicum in Early Childhood Education

Directed practical experiences in working with children in individual

and small group situations. Prerequisites: Foundations of Education,

EDFN 2003; Foundations of Early Childhood Education, ECED 3103 and

Techniques in Early Childhood Education, ECED 3123.

Fall

4801.0 Special Studies in Education

Provides advanced students with an opportunity to pursue independent

study on significant education problems.

On Demand