Program Schedule
Summer 2005
Courses run from June 2nd – August 2nd
- ECh 2010 Foundational Issues in Early Childhood Studies – 3 Credits
- Historical and cultural perspectives of Early Childhood Studies. Theoretical models for the education of young children from birth through age eight will be addressed through professional exploration. Methods for facilitating child development as well as strategies for collaborating with families and communities will be discussed. Practicum experience with young children will provide a hands on experience for the students.
- Educ 1101 Education in Modern Society – 3 Credits
- Survey of educational institutions and practices used in different sectors of society. Historical and philosophical foundations of American education.
- ECh 2010 & Educ 1101 Combined Syllabus
- Educ 3412 The Computer in Education – 4 Credits
- Introduction to computer use in instructional settings. PC and Mac platforms. Develops basic skills using software commonly used by educators. Teaching strategies using computer-based instruction.
- Educ 3412 Course Syllabus
Fall 2005
Courses run from August 27th – December 17th
- ECh 2015 Literacy for Young Children – 3 Credits
- Introduces professionals who work with children from birth through age eight to literature for young children. Cirteria for selecting book and non-book materials will be presented, discussed and utilized when examining, selecting, and reading such materials. Strategies for sharing the books and non-book materials with children and for integrating the materials into day care, preschool, and primary settings will be explored.
- Instructor: Dawn Nixon.
- ECh 2015 Syllabus
- ECh 2025 Cognitive Development: Theory to Practice – 3 credits
- Issues related to early brain development and the biological underpinnings of early emotional and cognitive development. A biological view of attachment and social vulnerability.
- Instructor: Molly Minkkinen.
- ECh 2025 Syllabus
- SpEd 4433 Foundations in Special Education – 4 credits
- Overview of children with disabilities. Special emphasis will be placed on characteristics of exceptional children; the legal aspects of educating students with disabilities; and assessment, instructional, and collaborative strategies.
- Instructor: Gerry Nierengarten.
- SpEd 4433 Syllabus (Requires x500 login)
- Educ 5340 Interacting With Diverse Families – 3 credits
- Issues relating to working with and advocating for families from diverse backgrounds and/or with diverse needs. Emphasis on linguistically diverse families, immigrant families, families headed by single parents, families with members with a disability, families headed by lesbian/gay parents.
- Instructor: Kim Riordan.
- Educ 5340 Syllabus
Spring 2006
Courses run January – May
- ECh 3050 Observing and Guiding Behavior: Birth-Age Eight – 4 Credits
- Observing, recording, and guiding behaviors in children from birth through age eight. Focuses on informal methods for observation. Practicum is required. Use of technology for behavioral observation.
- Intructor: Beck Gamache
- ECh 3050 Course Syllabus
- ECh 3055 Creative Expression – 3 Credits
- Exploration of developmentally appropriate methods and materials for the integration of art, music and movement experiences for children's overall growth, ages birth-age 8.
- Intructor: Mary Hermes
- ECh 3055 Course Syllabus
- SpEd 3103 Infants/Toddlers with Special Needs – 4 Credits
- Causation and development of disabling conditions in infants and toddlers. Effective intervention techniques in a variety of settings involving interagency collaboration and family involvement. Practicum.
- Intructor: Molly Minkkinen
- SpEd 3103 Course Syllabus
- SpEd 3104 Family Partnership: Phase One – 1 Credits
- Practicum experience in which students partner with a young child and their family. Through this experience, students practice advocacy skills, integrate theory in early childhood, and observe children in the context of the family.
- Intructor: Michael Sullivan
- ECh 3104 Course Syllabus
Summer 2006
Courses run June 9th – July 28th
- CSD 3130 Lang Development/Disorders – 4 Credits
- ˜ 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., F (06/09/2006 - 07/28/2006), MonH 121, Kent Brorson
- Normal processes of language development in children. Incidence, etiology, diagnosis, and intervention strategies for children with language disorders.
- CSD 3130 Course Syllabus
- SpEd 3109 Challenging Behavior in Young Children – 3 Credits
- ˜ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., F (06/09/2006 - 07/28/2006), MonH 121, Kim Riordan
- Provides information needed to evaluate and implement behavior change programs that are appropriate for young children who exhibit challenging behaviors. A key element will be functional behavioral assessment procedures and a range of preventative behavioral interventions.
- SpEd 3109 Course Syllabus
Fall 2006
Courses run September – December
- SpEd 3105 Young Children with Special Needs: Ages Three-Eight – 4 Credits
- ˜ 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mitchell, Lorri, Classes held 9/9/06, 10/14/06, 11/11/06, and 12/9/06.
- Identification, assessment, and classification of young children with special needs. Effective intervention techniques for use in a variety of settings, emphasizing integration and teaming strategies. Practicum.
- SpEd 3105 Course Syllabus
- SpEd 3106 Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities – 4 Credits
- ˜ 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Marchel, Mary Ann, Classes held 9/9/06, 10/14/06, 11/11/06 and 12/9/06.
- Skills and information useful in the provision of quality services for young children with low incidence disabilities. Class sessions and field-based experiences will address supports young children with low incidence disabilities.
- SpEd 3106 Course Syllabus
- SpEd 4435 Parent and Professional Community Collaboration – 4 Credits
- ˜ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Strand, Joyce, Classes held 9/9/06, 10/14/06, 11/11/06 and 12/9/06.
- Group process, problem solving, decision-making, collaboration, and teamwork applied to the special education process. Techniques for working with parents, professionals, paraprofessionals, and community agencies when planning and implementing Individualized Education Plans.
- SpEd 4435 Course Syllabus
Spring 2007
Courses run January – May
- ECh 3030 Inquiry Social Studies and Science Learning: Birth-Age Eight – 5 Credits
- Exploratory and socially sensitive environments for children from birth through age 8; inquiry, physical knowledge, social processes in children's play; planning, implementing, evaluating culturally and developmentally appropriate science and social studies learning experiences; integrated, thematic curricula and use of technology to enhance learning.
- ECh 3030 Syllabus
- ECh 3021 Teaching Math: Birth-Age Eight – 4 Credits
- Development and instruction in play-based and problem-based mathematics in birth to age 8 settings. Methods, materials, and research findings related to teaching of mathematics.
- ECh 3021 Syllabus
- SpEd 3205 Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education – 4 Credits
- Measurement theory, assessment practices, familiarization with selected instruments, legal and ethical precautions for assessing preschool and primary age children with disabilities. Practicum.
- SpEd 3205 Syllabus
Summer 2007
Courses run May – August
- Comp 3140 Advanced Composition
- Writing practice.
- ECh 3022 Literacy for Young Children – 4 Credits
- Prepares professionals who work with children from birth to age eight to introduce and teach developmentally appropriate skills and strategies related to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Course assignments will be linked to practicum experiences.
- ECh 4009 Leadership in Early Childhood Education – 3 Credits
- Develops knowledge and competencies in the area of educational leadership, including development and administration of early childhood programs, professionalism, ethics and social policy.
Fall 2007
Courses run September – December
- ECh 4600 Student Teaching in Early Childhood/Primary – 3-6 Credits
- Application of skills, understanding, and knowledge related to working with children from birth through age eight.
- ECh 4610 Professional Issues Seminar in Early Childhood Education – 1 Credit
- Reflections on current issues and ethical dilemmas in field of early childhood education, birth through age eight; preparation for professional job-seeking and interviewing.
- ECh 4400 Professional Development Seminar – 1 Credit
- Professional development through documentation, reflection, synthesis of learning as related to standards. Development of process and product portfolios. Presentation of and dialogue about emergent learning.
- SpEd 4610 Professional Issues – 1 Credit
- Reflections on current issues and ethical dilemmas in the field of early childhood special education, birth through age eight.
- SpEd 4600 Student Teaching – 3-6 Credits
- Observational, evaluative, and instructional experience with students with disabilities in K-12 settings.