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ED 114 Introduction to Education
Foundations (F/S)
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.
ED 115
Early Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition (F)
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 childs self-esteem and well-being, and the physical
developments that take place.
ED 120
Approaches to Discipline (S)
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.
ED 203
Children's Literature (F)
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.
ED 210
Infants and Toddlers Seminar with Lab (S)
4 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. The lab portion
of the course will provide an opportunity for the student to apply
the material presented in the lecture.
ED 211
Early Childhood Seminar with Lab (F)
4 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. The lab portion of the
course will provide an opportunity for the student to apply the
material present in the lecture.
ED 212
Principles & Theories
(F)
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.
ED 215
School Readiness (F)
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.
ED 218
Human Development and Learning (F)
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.
ED 219/EN
219 Adolescent Literature (O)
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.
ED 221
Administration of Early Childhood Education (S)
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.
ED 225
Methods & Materials for Early Childhood Programs
(S)
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.
ED 230
Early Childhood Internship (S)
3 Semester Hours
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.
ED 275
Special Topics in Education (O)
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.
Last Update -
05/21/2007
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