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Provides students with an overview of developmentally appropriate settings for children from birth through age eight. Focus on play as a foundation of children's learning. Students explore the roles and responsibilities for the Early Childhood professional, integrating the influences of Early Childhood history, philosophy, and curricular methods. Observations in Early Childhood Education required.

Course presents major theories and research findings in the social, emotional, cognitive and physical domains for development of young children from conception to age eight. Emphasis placed on application of educational psychological theories related to the theories children need in a pluralistic society and includes the study of health, safety, and nutrition. Students will use professional strategies to observe and record the behavior of infants, toddlers, preschool and primary age children.

Examines the development of language and literacy in young children from birth through eight years. Students will explore theoretical foundations of early literacy development and the implementation of various models to support young children as readers and writers. Other topics include: working with families to support early literacy development, selecting quality children's literature, assessing early literacy development, integrating literacy throughout the curriculum and adaptations for individual children in diverse and inclusive settings.

Presents strategies for optimum language development. Supports children's language and literacy (including English language learners) in home, classroom, and community settings. Fosters the healthy development of language and imagination through creative and artistic activity. Provides appropriate teacher/child(ren) verbal interactions, classroom environments, and artistic techniques. Addresses ages birth through eight years.

A philosophical, historical, and cultural approach to the study of education in the United States. Current educational concerns that effect teaching and schools will be studied.

Examines theories of cognitive development framework to understand how young children acquire mathematical skills, concepts and abilities.

Examines theories for cognitive development framework to understand how young children acquire scientific skills, concepts and abilities.

Develops skills and methods of observing young children in structured and unstructured environments. The course includes developmental expectations of behavior of toddlers through elementary age children and environmental and social strategies to help children develop impulse control.

Various approaches for effective classroom management and discipline emphasized. Strategies provided to assist potential teachers in determining appropriate actions and procedures to establish and maintain an effective learning environment.

Overview of children with exceptional cognitive, physical, social and emotional characteristics. Topics include analysis of developmental and educational needs imposed by the exceptionality, as well as the identification, intervention strategies, methods, and programs designed to meet this needs. Applicable federal and state laws and requirements are also reviewed, including but not limited to Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Individualized Family Service Functions, and Individualized Education Plans.

Examines family, community, and cultural influences on development of the young child birth to third grade. Considers trends and threats to attachment, relationships and cultural identity. Includes social and emotional experiences and their impact on the developing brain.