Description: Capstone course in Early Childhood Education. Student will focus on consolidation and integration of the knowledge, skills and dispositions associated with becoming an effective, knowledgeable lead/group teacher of young children. Focus includes planning, implementing and assessing curriculum, creating appropriate learning environments, developing professional conduct, and recognizing ethical issues. Preparation of materials to support a wide variety of curriculum and assessment processes addressed. Focus on teaching to individual styles and incorporating appropriate guidance techniques for managing groups of children in early childhood settings. Recognizing and maintaining collaborative relationships with families of different structures, social and cultural backgrounds. Recognizing opportunities for professional development.
Prerequisites: ECED-2300 Child Behavior and Guidance, or concurrent enrollment; ECED-2400 Center-Family Relationships, or concurrent enrollment; HLTH-1400 Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition, or concurrent enrollment; and ECED-2500 Infant/Toddler Development, Relationships, and Programs, ECED-2700 Including Children with Special Needs, and concurrent enrollment in ECED-2870 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching Practicum, and students must meet with a faculty coordinator prior to registration or departmental approval.
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Hours: 3
Lecture: 2
Other: Seminar: 1 hour per week.