This course encompasses early childhood development (0-8 years) and research based classroom adaptations of the four domains: physical, psycho-social, cognitive, and language development. Observations are required for understanding child development within the context of pluralistic environments.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
The major purpose of this course is to present the theoretical foundation and practical applications of family diversity and parent involvement in early childhood education.
Addresses the importance of high quality and meaningful play and creative arts experience across the early childhood curriculum. Applies the creative arts to enhance the development of basic skills.
Developmentally appropriate programming for children ages 3-8 in the curriculum areas of literacy and the social world. Appropriate assessment for programming will be included.
(GPA-3.0) and (
EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP) and (
EDEC 360 with a minimum grade of D-)
This course teaches teachers of young children the subject area of social studies in K-3 curriculum. Content knowledge and teaching strategies will be the focus of the course. During the semester, students will be in a field experience associated with the literacy methods course that will allow them to also focus on the area of social studies within an elementary primary classroom.
(GPA-3.0) and (
EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
The focus of this course is on teaching young children in K-3 classrooms appropriate language arts and literacy instruction. It is designed to provide early childhood education students with an overview of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to successfully teach and support young learners in the area of language arts. Eighty hours of field experience are also required for this course. The field experience will focus on observations of literacy instruction and assignments that integrate literacy with other content areas.
(GPA-3.0) and (
EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
Examine components of effective classroom management procedures with children in groups. Topics include theoretical perspectives, rules and organization, pro-social behavior, and effective pedagogical decisions.
(GPA-3.0) and (
EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
Assessment issues, practices, and techniques in the K-3 elementary school classrooms.
Subject areas of mathematics and science in K-3 curriculum. Content knowledge, effective teaching strategies, and assessment will be the focus of the course. Ninety-six hours of field experience required.
(GPA-3.0) and (
EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
This is a field-based course, providing full-time focused teaching experience in grades K-3 for 16 weeks (640 clock hours). Main Campus students must take 12 credits. Urban Education students must take 6 credits. S/U graded.
(GPA-3.0) and (
EDFE 130 with a minimum grade of S or (Passed Required Praxis and Completion of Application for Student Tching))