Course Descriptions ECED 145 Foster Parent Scope
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ECED 152 Multicultural Books
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Taught by a team of professionals. Meets the ongoing in-service training needs of licensed foster parents. Gives attention to the foster parent, the foster child, and to developing effective working relationships with the biological parents and caseworker. Emphasizes developing the guidance and discipline strategies necessary to deal with the special needs of foster children.
Introduces high-quality developmentallyappropriate children's books for early childhood and elementary classrooms. Students read and evaluate multicultural and anti-bias books that portray characters with authentic and realistic behaviors with an emphasis on race, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, age, culture, disability, and family lifestyle. Identifies children’s books which may be explicitly and/or subtly biased. Formerly ECE 152. ECED 155 Exploring Science and Math
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Focuses on the process of planning, creating, presenting and evaluating hands-on, relevant science and math activities for children in preschool through grade three. Serves as the foundation course for building developmentally appropriate science and math skills that lead to discovery, exploration and understanding. Openended science activities involve children at a wide range of developmental levels, connecting to other areas, including math, artistic expression, and social studies. Allows students to work collaboratively in small groups and to practice presenting lessons to young children. Formerly ECE 155. ECED& 160 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
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Investigates learning theory, program planning and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in young children (birth-age 8). ECED 165 Art for Children
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Develops and enhances creative expression in children using a process approach. Students plan, present and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum units in art for preschool, elementary and special needs students. This lab course provides experiences with creative materials and activities that are multicultural, and build self-esteem, social skills, and small motor skills. Formerly ECE 160. ECED& 170 Environments-Young Child
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Students design, evaluate, and improve indoor and outdoor environments which ensure quality learning, nurturing experiences, and optimal development of young children. Formerly ECE 205. ECED 175 Music/Movement Activities
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Students plan, present, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum activities
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in music and movement. Appropriate for teachers who wish to work in a preschool setting, early elementary program or child care center. Students learn about the importance of creative expression, and providing movement and music activities that promote social skills, are multicultural, and self-esteem building. Covers physical development of children through the elementary years with attention toward their fine and gross motor development. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree. Formerly ECE 175.
ECED 212 Montessori 2
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ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development
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ECED 213 Montessori 3
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ECED 181 Montessori Practicum I
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ECED 214 Early Childhood Education Practicum 3
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ECED 215 Early Childhood Education Practicum 4
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ECED 220 Introduction to Sign Language
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Enables students to pursue areas of special interest in the Early Childhood Education field. Students participate in approved regularly scheduled workshops, seminars, or classes sponsored by the college or by a recognized institution or organization, e.g. Child Care Resources, Educational Service District, the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children or local affiliate, health department, or childcare agency. Formerly EDEC 194-196.
ECED 225 Child Development Associate Course Content
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ECED 211 Introduction to Montessori
ECED 230 Child Development Associate Work Ethics
Helps students meet the requirements for the Child Development Associates (CDA) process, by earning the credits and clock hours specific to the last four functional areas and four of the competency goals. Covers guidance and discipline, working with families, program management, and professionalism. Formerly ECE 200.
Literacy skills and teaching strategies are examined and defined at each developmental stage through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Topics include language acquisition, children's literature, environment and curriculum assessment, and program planning. Formerly ECE 151.
Provides students practical work experience in a Montessori classroom setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a Montessori-certified college instructor while working with children between the ages of 3-6. Formerly ECE 181. ECED 182 Montessori Practicum 2
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Provides students practical work experience in a Montessori classroom setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a Montessori-certified college instructor while working with children between the ages of 3-6. PREREQUISITE: ECED 181 or instructor's permission. Formerly ECE 182. ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment
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Collect and record observation and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group and the community. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions and communicating findings. ECED 194-196 Early Child Education Special Topics 1-3
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Introduces the Montessori philosophy and method focusing on the 3-6 year old child. Presents practical life and sensorial exercises along with a general overview of Montessori subjects. Uses a contemporary approach to the method with added emphasis on cultural relevancy and anti-bias curriculum practices. Formerly ECE 211.
Continues the study of the Montessori philosophy and method focusing on the 3-6 year old child. Presents language and math lessons and exercises along with the continued overview of the Montessori classroom. Uses a contemporary approach to the method with added emphasis on cultural relevancy and anti-bias curriculum practices. PREREQUISITE: ECED 211 or instructor's permission. Formerly ECE 212.
Concludes the study of the Montessori philosophy and method focusing on the 3-6 year old child. Emphasizes cultural subjects developmentally appropriate practices. Students study environment, equipment, materials, and teacher behaviors that support the Montessori method of education. PREREQUISITE: ECED 212 or instructor's permission. Formerly ECE 213.
Provides second year practical work experience in an ECE setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students work under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children under the age of six. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree. Formerly ECE 214.
Provides second year practical work experience in an ECE setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students work under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children under the age of six. PREREQUISITE: ECED 214 or instructor's permission. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree. Formerly ECE 215.
Introduces sign language. Presents alphabet and vocabulary using Signed English. Finger-spelling activities include a variety of games and songs. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree. Formerly ECE 220.
Helps students meet the requirement for the Child Development Associates (CDA) process, by earning the credits and clock hours required in five of the 13 functional areas. Covers cognitive, communication, creative, self-esteem, and social development. Formerly ECE 190.