Northeastern State University

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECED)

4113 Creative Expression for Early Childhood

Explore stages of development of children in the arts; develop techniques and materials to use in basic art media; develop skills and leadership in music activities through use of an expanded repertoire of traditional rhythms, chants, folk songs, singing games, and action songs; explore play, improvisation and dramatization in creative dramatics. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.

4213 Cognitive Development of Young Children & the Integrated Curriculum

Examines cognitive development and instructional concerns related to the young child’s learning of social studies, science, and mathematics. Special emphasis is given to the teaching process, project development, and the use of selected methods and materials. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching. Successfully completed (grade of “C” or better) 1 of 2 courses: ECED 4113 and/or ECED 4313. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.

4313 Development of Early Childhood Programs

An overview of historical foundations, child development and theoretical bases, leading authorities, and a variety of educational settings. The student will become knowledgeable of the theoretical basis and child development needs which underlie various program models and the skills, methods and materials emphasized in each type. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.

4510 Organization and Implementation of Early Childhood Programs

Experiences in planning for and guiding groups of young children in a variety of early childhood settings; with attention given to appropriate methods and materials, use of time, resources, parent and community relations. An examination of multidimensional aspects of the early childhood educator’s role in program development. Laboratory experience is required. If not taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 (Pre-Intern II), student must enroll in one hour practicum ECED 4811 or 5921. Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Education, six hours from ECED 4113, ECED 4213, ECED 4313. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4032 -- Pre-Internship II. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.

4811 Practicum

Course is taken concurrently with ECED 4513 and requires 50 hours of time spent working with students in an early childhood classroom. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ECED 4513, Organization and Implementation, Early Childhood Programs. Successful completion (grade of “P”) of EDUC 4032, Pre-Internship II.