Courses in Education Foundations.
3 Semester Hours
This introductory course in education will introduce students to teaching as a career, the role and responsibility of a teacher, contemporary issues in education, historical and philosophical foundations of education. The course will also consist of discussions regarding teacher organizations, teaching skills (or pedagogy) and curriculum. The organization and administration of schools will be discussed. At least ten hours of public school observation is required.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides an introduction to the health needs and concerns of the pre-school age child. This course covers the health issues and safety concerns as well as the proper nutrition for a growing and developing child. These three areas will be applied both to personality development, to the socially promoting of the child’s self-esteem and well-being, and the physical developments that take place.
3 Semester Hours
A study of the various methods of guiding behavior toward the development of self-discipline. It will consider the various problems which must be resolved from birth through the early years within the context of specific situations.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 101.
A survey of the development of poetry and prose of children's literature, with emphasis on methods of presentation to enable children to become good readers. May not be used as an as a literature requirement in General Studies.
3 Semester Hours This course will examine the developmental needs of infants to three-year old children and presents routines, methods, materials, and attitudes that will enhance physical, perceptual, social, emotional, linguistic, and cognitive competencies.
3 Semester Hours This course deals with the physical, social, emotional, and mental growth of the young child (three to five years of age) and presents routines, methods, materials, activities, and attitudes that will enhance physical, perceptual, social, emotional, linguistic, and cognitive competencies.
3 Semester Hours
Theories and concepts of human development, learning, and motivation are presented and applied to interpreting and explaining human behavior as it relates to interaction in relation to teaching. Principles as it relates to purposes and functions of the preschool program. Organization, programs, equipment, needs of the preschool child, and teaching techniques.
3 Semester Hours
Explores positive ways to build self-esteem and help to foster within the child a sense of self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in the child and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management.
3 Semester Hours
This course traces the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the child from birth through adolescence. Special emphasis will be placed on cognitive development and its implications for teaching. At least thirty hours of public school observation is required.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EN 102.
This course emphasizes the reading and evaluation of literature written for and by young adults (middle, junior, and senior high school students). By analyzing reading resources, the reading interests, and developmental needs of adolescents and by classroom observations of reading/literature instruction, the student will develop the ability to help students to select literature for independent reading and guide them in analyzing group reading choices. Strategies to stimulate reading for information and for pleasure will include the reading of a wide variety of adolescent literature reflecting cultural, ethnic, social and sex role differences in a multi-cultural society.
3 Semester Hours
Instruction and observation in various phases of early childhood education administration including: incorporation, licensing, finance, personnel, curriculum, physical plant, health and social services, parent involvement, and resources. Field trips are appropriate.
3 Semester Hours
This course is designed to aid the teacher in material selection and in various methods of using books and materials with children. This course will study the various methods of teaching and applying the materials that were selected.
3 Semester Hours This course requires permission of Department Chair. Actual participation in preschool teaching under supervision to develop practical skills. Preparation of learning units based on specific needs of children enrolled; observation and critical analysis of performances and developmental processes occurring in the school day. This course requires permission of instructor.
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair.
Presents courses in Education which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Education.