Course Descriptions of Early Childhood Education at Eastern Nazarene College
EC325 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods I
Students will gain an overview of philosophy, approaches to teaching young children, technology, special needs, classroom management and practical materials designed for the developmental curriculum in the following areas: sensory experiences, language arts and the humanities (including social studies and the expressive arts). There are 25 pre-practicum clock hours to complete for this course.
Prerequisites: A Junior or Senior and in good standing in the Teacher education program
EC330 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods II
Students will examine effective methods of curriculum implementation, considering cultural and special needs, combined with developmental learning and ways to prepare a supportive physical environment. This course will feature the following areas of curriculum: the natural sciences (including science, health and mathematics), motor development and parent and community involvement. The student will design an integrated curriculum unit and resource kit. There are 25 pre-practicum clock hours to complete for this course.
Prerequisites: A Junior or Senior and in good standing in the Teacher education program
RE441 The Teaching of Reading and Children’s Literature
The teaching of the modern methods and techniques of reading in all the elementary school grades with emphasis on readiness and the developmental stages of reading are explored, with a focus on classroom strategies. The use of literature in the reading program, adaptation for the special student, assessment, readiness, and developmental stages of reading. There are 25 pre-practicum hours to complete this course.
Prerequisites: A Senior and in good standing in the Teacher education program
EC399 Preschool-Kindergarten Associate Degree Practicum (12 credit hours)
Observing, assisting and teaching within a preschool setting under the direction of a cooperating practitioner and supervised by a college supervisor is required of all early childhood Associate Degree majors for licensure (Office for Children). Students within the classroom will include regular students as well as special needs students.
EC499N Preschool Practicum (6 credit hours; 100 clock hours)
Observing, assisting and teaching within a preschool setting under the direction of a cooperating practitioner and supervised by a college supervisor is required of all early childhood majors for certification. Students within the classroom will include regular students as well as special needs students.
Prerequisites: ED210, ED310, RE441, SN420, SN311, ED243, EC325, EC330, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, approval of Teacher education faculty committee
EC499K Kindergarten-Grade 2 Practicum (6 credit hours; 200 clock hours)
Observation, assisting and teaching within a kindergarten through third grade setting under the direction of a cooperating practitioner and supervised by a college supervisor is required of all early childhood majors for certification. Students within the classroom will include regular students as well as special needs students.
Prerequisites: ED210, ED310, RE441, SN311, SN420, ED243, EC325, EC330, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, approval of Teacher education faculty committee
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