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[email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. environments for infants and children with exceptional needs. Prerequisite: ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C ECE 62 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 3.0 Units The processes of socialization and identity development, focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development. ECE 63 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM 4.0 Units This course offers students the opportunity for professional application of the principles of child growth and development in the study of play based, inclusive emergent curriculum within the physical environment of the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms. Students will learn of a variety of program models used and explore how program models inform curriculum planning. The learning experiences will include program content pertaining to the use of materials, the facilitation and guidance of all children’s experiences based on what is culturally and developmentally appropriate for children; utilizing best practices in meeting the children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative needs. Prerequisite: ECE 50 and ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C ECE 65 ADMINISTRATION I: PROGRAMS 3.0 Units Introduction to the administration of early childhood programs. Covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development and implementation of policies and procedures. Examines administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an early care and education program: Relationships with families, and community. Prerequisite: ECE 62 and ECE 63 with a minimum grade of C ECE 69 CHILD STUDY: OBSERVATION 3.0 Units This course focuses on the use of appropriate methods of assessment to document development, growth, play and learning in early childhood education settings. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to apply a variety of methods to measure child progress, curriculum requirements, and program effectiveness. Methods include child portfolios, recording strategies, rating systems, and other tools that build on respecting and fostering all children’s competence and meeting their individual needs. Prerequisite: ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C ECE 74 CHILD GUIDANCE 2.0 Units This course introduces practical principles and techniques for developmentally and culturally appropriate guidance. Emphasis is on encouraging self-esteem and cultural awareness, effective communication skills, and direct and indirect guidance techniques and strategies. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate strategies which encourage positive social interactions, promote conflict resolution and develop self- control, self-motivation and self-esteem in children. ECE 79 TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY 3.0 Units Examines the impact of various societal influences such as privilege, oppression, bias, and discrimination on the development of children’s social and personal identity. Self-examination and reflection on values, beliefs and attitudes related to social identity, stereotypes, conscious and unconscious bias will be emphasized. Recognize and confront barriers that interfere with one’s ability to work effectively with diverse populations of children and families. Enhance teacher skills for educating children in a pluralistic society. The class will focus heavily on anti-bias approaches to teaching, curriculum and family partnerships. Strongly Recommended: ECE 62 with a minimum grade of C ECE 80A PRESCHOOL FOUNDATIONS: HEALTH 1.0 Units Introduction to the health domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of health habits, safety, and nutrition. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, as well as pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. ECE 80B PRESCHOOL FOUNDATIONS: SOCIAL 1.0 Units Introduction to the social and emotional development domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of self, social interaction, and relationships. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. ECE 80E PRESCHOOL FOUNDATIONS: HISTORY 1.0 Units Introduction to the history and social science domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of self and society, civics, history, geography, ecology, and economics. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre- school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. ECE 80F PRESCHOOL FOUNDATIONS: MATH 1.0 Units Introduction to the mathematics domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of number sense, algebra and functions, measurement, geometry, and mathematical reasoning. 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