EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ECE 273 CURRICULUM IN THE PRESCHOOL. The curriculum in the preschool and primary grades in presented with an emphasis on the prekindergarten and kindergarten essential elements. Classroom arrangements, selection of material and activities, evaluation procedures, and developmentally appropriate practices will be studied. Observations in child care centers and prekindergarten classrooms are required. Prerequisite: 45 hours. Credit 3.
ECE 275 STUDY OF THE PRESCHOOL CHILD. A study is made of the growth and development of the preschool child with emphasis placed upon the interpretation of observation logs and case studies of young children. The course is designed for individuals planning to teach in preschool programs and kindergartens. Prerequisite: 45 hours. Credit 3.
ECE 319 GUIDANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN: FIELD EXPERIENCE. Students will present weekly lessons to the children in the Little Bearkat Center. This course is taken concurrently with ECE 329. Prerequisite: ECE 273. Credit 1.
ECE 329 GUIDANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN. Classroom management and discipline techniques which are appropriate for young children will be presented with an emphasis on inductive discipline which leads to self-discipline. This course is taken concurrently with ECE 319. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Credit 2.
ECE 433 DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. An in-depth study will be made of developmentally appropriate practices in schools for young children. Appropriate curriculum and assessment, thematic unit development, and a study of the kindergarten essential elements are major area of emphasis. Field experiences will allow students opportunities to interact with children in the Little Bearkat Center. Prerequisites: ECE 273, 275, 329/319 and Senior Standing. Credit 3.
ECE 439 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRESCHOOL CHILD. Study is made of language acquisition of children from birth through age eight. Special emphasis is given to the characteristics of the home learning environment, differences among cultures in language learning, and the teachers’ role in the development of language processes. Students will learn how to plan for and assess language learning in preschool and primary classrooms. Prerequisites: ECE 273, ECE 275. Credit 3.
ECE 475 PROBLEMS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. Designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. Credit 3.
ECE 486 STUDENT TEACHING IN THE KINDERGARTEN AND PREKINDERGARTEN. Six weeks of student teaching experience in a public prekindergarten or kindergarten is provided. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching Program. Credit 3.

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