This course is the field-based component of the Early Childhood block (IEC 507, 508 and 509). This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate application of readings and content from the Early Childhood block courses.
Course designed to give students experience with supervised teaching at the preprimary level. Emphasis will be placed on observation and teaching individual, small and large group methods). One afternoon per week will be devoted to a discussion and analysis of problems in student teaching. Discussion, two hours; laboratory 22 hours per week. TO BE OFFERED PASS-FAIL ONLY.
Theories, research and strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating learning experiences for young children (birth - five years). Application in practicum in an early childhood setting. Lecture, two hours; field work, four hours per week.
Examination of effective guidance strategies for use with young children in an early childhood setting; modifications of experiences for age level; ability, group and individual needs. Application and evaluation of guidance skills in laboratory experience.
An introduction to the history of early childhood education and an overview of current laws and best practices. Discussions will include issues impacting families and current research in early childhood education.
An introduction to the history of early childhood education and an overview of current laws and best practices. Discussions will include issues impacting families and current research in early childhood education.
Problems involving independent laborory, studio, and/or library study conforming to the student's special interest under the direction of an appropriate faculty member having proficiency in the area selected. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Problems involving independent laborory, studio, and/or library study conforming to the student's special interest under the direction of an appropriate faculty member having proficiency in the area selected. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Independent research for the exploration of a specific problem in interior design. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
