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It is expected that students will spend 2 to 3 hours, minimally, outside of the classroom/laboratory performing course related work such as readings, research, homework assignments, practica, studio work, and other academic work for every hour of instruction spent in the classroom/laboratory.
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Prerequisite: Compliance with current Ohio Administrative Code and the Bureau of Child Care Licensing and Monitoring – ODJFS requirements including BCI and FBI Background Check, etc.
This course introduces students to the Early Childhood professional field and its career opportunities through an exploration of the principles and ideas of quality environments and practices. Students will visit a variety of early childhood programs to observe and familiarize themselves with young children and the role of the early childhood educator. Students must complete a minimum of 10 hours of observation work in an early childhood program.
(4 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
This course explores the strategies and skills needed for establishing positive, collaborative relationships with families of young children in early childhood programs and successfully involving them in their child’s early education and care. Focus is on understanding the ecology of the child as well as community services, supports and agencies, the role of advocacy within the community, and developing sensitivity to diversity within family structure and culture. The course emphasizes communication skills as a means of establishing partnerships with families that are reciprocal, based on respect, and essentially enhance child development and learning.
(3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
Prerequisite: ECED 1130, ECED 1650, ECED 1800; or permission of instructor.
This course specializes in an integrated approach to planning, preparing, and implementing early childhood curriculum to meet all developmental domains. Students will study curriculum planning and development in order to create lesson plans, unit plans, and other media that promote optimal learning experiences for young children. Additional focus will address formative assessment practices to enhance instructional approaches that meet the diverse needs of all children including those with special needs. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry] ADDITIONAL FEES: $22.00
Prerequisite: ECED 1130, ECED 1800 and ECED 1650 or PSYC 2400 (for students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program); or permission of instructor.
This specialized course focuses on activities and experiences that support early literacy development in young children. It explores language development, pre-reading, reading, pre-writing, and writing including current research and best practices.
(4 contact hours) [Catalog Entry] ADDITIONAL FEES: $11.00
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