2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDUC 3001 - Methods and Models for Teaching Diverse Young Children

4 hours


Prerequisites: EDUC 2204  or EDUC 2205  and EDUC 2220  and EDUC 2230  (all with a C- or better grade), and SAT scores of 1000 or higher (composite of Verbal and Math only) or GACE Program Admission Test score of 220 (or “passing”) or higher (on each the three components Reading, Writing and Mathematics) or ACT scores of 43 or higher (composite of English and Math scores). 

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Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is required to enroll in this course. This course is a prerequisite for enrolling in any methods courses in the Early Childhood certification program. An overview of early childhood education is provided, which includes philosophical, historical, psychological and social influences on past and current approaches to teaching young children. Emphasis will be placed on the design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate curriculum including differentiated, integrated, and technology-enhanced learning units. Best practices relating to assessment of young children, including portfolio development, will also be addressed as well as early childhood educators’ related capacity for conducting research, engaging with the community, and exhibiting professionalism in terms of ethics and communication. Field experience expectations include specified experiences and 60 hours at approved sites are required for successful course completion. A valid pre-service certificate and capacity to provide own transportation are neccesary to fulfill this experience. Current technology is used in class so students should have access to their own laptop computer for admittance to an Education program and to foster achievement of learning outcomes.



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