Course Descriptions - Spring 2007

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This course provides the student with a preliminary introduction to the field of early childhood education. Students will examine the different types of early childhood programs that exist today and the various professional opportunities that are available. The course will give a basic overview of child development from birth through age seven, introduce age-appropriate activity planning and material selection, and present diversity issues related to working with families and young children in an educational setting.

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ECE181 Early Childhood Education Field Placement I Minimum Grade of: C

This course will examine the historical development of early childhood education programs and services, present prototypes and criteria for evaluating a program for young children. Students also will be introduced to curriculum planning and state and national standards for early childhood education programs.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C

This course is designed to prepare students to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum for the early childhood classroom. We will examine how the child's cognitive growth and development is enhanced through language arts, mathematics, science, health, the arts and the social sciences. Students will design activities and learning environments that consider the whole child and respect individual differences in children's growth.

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The focus of this course is on the unique requirements of caring for infants and toddlers in group settings. Students will examine the criteria as advocated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Course content explores quality care for this age group, outlines growth and development for infants and toddlers, and helps participants develop concrete curriculum activities. Other topics addressed are appropriate equipment, safety issues, observation techniques and behavior management approaches.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C

Students will be assigned to an early childhood classroom for 4 hours/week to observe and record defined areas of child behavior. Students will prepare written reports based on observations in varied educational settings scheduled by the program coordinator. This course will be required for all pre-service students taking ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C and ECE181 Early Childhood Education Field Placement I Minimum Grade of: C and ECE103 Enhancing Creativity in Early Childhood Curriculum Minimum Grade of: C or ECE111 Preschool Curriculum Minimum Grade of: C

PSY103 Foundations of Child Growth and Development or PSY203 Child Psychology

Students will be assigned to an early childhood classroom for 4 hours/week to gain teaching experience under the guidance and supervision of the classroom teacher. Students will plan and implement lesson plans & learning activities assigned in the ECE curriculum courses taken simultaneously: ECE 201 Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood, ECE 203 Math & Science in Early Childhood Curriculum. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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College Reading proficiency and Basic Writing proficiency and ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C

This course offers an imaginative and creative approach to teaching readiness skills through literature in the context of the developing child. The development and behavioral characteristics of children and their related impact on literacy will be explored. Through exposure to a wide range of children's literature (picture books, storytelling, folk tales, puppetry, drama, reading aloud), extensive study of the stages of language development, emerging literacy, and the exploration of the varied approaches to the reading process (whole language, phonics, word recognition), students will demonstrate the competency to develop lesson plans and strategies for teaching reading.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C

This course explores the role of creative expression as a learning tool in the social, emotional and cognitive development of the young child. Students will gain an understanding of how to plan and implement activities that integrate the arts of music, movement, poetry, and dramatic play into the early childhood curriculum. A variety of materials and resources will be explored to reflect a multicultural teaching approach and diversity of young learners in a classroom.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C

This course is designed to introduce the content and methods of teaching math and science tin early childhood. Students will develop skills in planning and presenting curriculum in these content areas. Emphasis will be placed on establishing a learning environment which encourages problem solving and the mastery of basic skills through concrete activities and manipulative materials. Student will also explore an integrated approach to curriculum by connecting math and science concepts to other areas of knowledge.

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This course is designed for the director or lead teacher who needs to enhance their administrative skills. Course content will include information related to the responsibilities of the childcare director, leadership styles, financial management, personnel management, licensing regulations and a study of both state and national day care legislation. Particular attention will be focused on the role of the administrator in developing and implementing both evaluation and staff development strategies for child care staff, which serve to strengthen performance as well as administrative/staff relations.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C and ECE201 Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood Minimum Grade of: C and ECE202 Expressive Learning Activities in Early Childhood Curriculum Minimum Grade of: C and ECE203 Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum Minimum Grade of: C and ECE271 Early Childhood Education Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C or ECE281 Work Experience Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C

ECE272 Early Childhood Practicum II Minimum Grade of: C or ECE282 Work Experience Practicum II Minimum Grade of: C

Students are given the opportunity to summarize and analyze their understanding of the theories and practices in early childhood education in developing a teaching philosophy. The role of the professional in this field is explained through informal lecture/discussion format with community guest lecturers. Participating students will also complete an independent research project.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C and ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY203 Child Psychology

The student will be actively involved in the varied activities which constitute the curriculum of early childhood education classrooms and educational programs. Under the supervision of a cooperating teacher, the student will become more familiar with the role and responsibilities of the professional in early childhood education settings. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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ECE271 Early Childhood Education Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C

ECE250 Seminar in Philosophy of Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C

Students will increase their involvement in an early childhood classroom under the guidance of the assigned supervising teacher. Students will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C and ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY103 Foundations of Child Growth and Development or PSY203 Child Psychology

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for currently employed EEC (Department Of Early Education & Care) certified teachers and/or Lead Teachers to receive college credit for their experience. Students will successfully demonstrate proficiency in professional teaching competencies. The class hour seminar format will focus on enhancing the student's role as a professional teacher in their current worksite through class discussions based on assigned reading, current topics in early childhood education, on-site observations, and journal assignments.

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ECE281 Work Experience Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C

ECE250 Seminar in Philosophy of Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C

Early Childhood Education

Students will identify a specific goal and a change of role in their current setting of employment in an EEC licensed program for young children. Working with the onsite supervising teacher, they will achieve the objectives defined by demonstrating professional growth in teaching competencies.

Northern Essex Community College

ECE100

Exploring Early Childhood Education

ECE101

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

ECE111

Preschool Curriculum

ECE113

Learning Environments for Infants & Toddlers

ECE181

Early Childhood Education Field Placement I

ECE182

Early Childhood Education Field Placement II

ECE201

Language & Reading Development in Early Childhood

ECE202

Expressive Learning Activities in Early Childhood Curriculum

ECE203

Math/Science for Early Childhood Curriculum

ECE211

Child Care Administration

ECE250

Seminar in Philosophy of Early Childhood Education

ECE271

Early Childhood Education Practicum I

ECE272

Early Childhood Practicum II

ECE281

Work Experience Practicum I

ECE282

Work Experience Practicum II