Early Childhood Education - AGS

Basic biological principles and their relationship to humans. General education course for non-science majors. Not open to students with credit in any other college biology course except with department recommendation. This course is not recommended for individuals with an interest in majoring in science. Lecture and lab.

Career opportunities in the child-care field including student self-assessment of interests and skills.

Activities that stimulate learning including art, science, pre-number concepts, dramatic play, language, fine and gross motor skills.

Continuation of CC102 Creative Activities I focusing on further development of preschool activities with emphasis on language and music.

Introduction to nutritional needs, health issues and safety considerations specific to care and development of young children.

Behaviors and growth patterns particular to infants and toddlers.

Language and early literacy skill development in children ages birth-6 years; appropriate practices to foster emerging language and literacy; contextual influences on language and literacy development and growth, including teaching strategies, research, curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, technology, and family involvement.

Supervised lab experiences involving the assistance in an ongoing curriculum for preschoolers. One hour lecture and eight hours lab experience per week. Background validation required.

Supervised lab experiences involving planning, teaching, supervising and evaluating preschool activities. One hour lecture and eight hours lab experience per week. Background validation required.

This course is designed for teachers of young children. Special emphasis is given to creating respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and involve families in the child`s development and learning. Topics covered include the history of child-rearing methods, types of families, parenting styles and strategies, parent fears and concerns, purposes of child behavior, community support systems, and effective communication techniques.

An overview of the guiding philosophies in working with children with disabilities and their families to provide interventions and support. This class will provide students in the early childhood education program knowledge of special needs children in the areas of development, health, genetics, assessment and effects of environments.

Development of critical reading and writing skills, through the exploration of literary texts in thematic units, with additional emphasis on research and persuasive writing.
Pre-Reqs: EN101 English Composition IA with a grade of C or higher, or EN100 English Comp IB with a grade of C or higher, or EN101H English Comp IA with a grade of C or higher

A survey of the fundamental principles of behavior including physiological, perceptual, historical, methodological, learning, memory, development, motivational, emotional, social and applied perspectives.

Principles and practices of oral communication that will help the student develop skills in communication and acquire an understanding of oral communication as a vital human skill and activity.