ECE 114 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
T F all
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of
the total development of the young child. This course focuses on the physical,
cognitive, language, creative, and social/emotional aspects of the young
child’s development. The course content provides knowledge of the different
theoretical positions and principles on child development, including Piaget,
Erikson, Vygotsky, Skinner and others. It also includes knowledge of the
biological, environmental, cultural, and social influences impacting children’s
growth and development from conception through age eight. Some study will
include early adolescence.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
ECE 128 CHILD GUIDANCE/DISCIPLINE
F all
This course reviews the theories and practices of effective methods of
guiding children’s behavior both individu all y and as a group. Emphasis
is applied to various techniques that promote positive and supportive relationships
with and among children. The course content covers teaching behavior, environment
manipulation and modification techniques based on the developmental and special
needs of children.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
ECE 222 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
T Spring
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the realization
that children’s literature is to provide enjoyment and entertainment
as well educational value. It will strive to encourage students to help children
develop a love of literature and,therefore become lifelong readers of books.
Course content will stress that “the love of reading is caught, not
taught.” Course content will provide information that will all ow future
educators to provide children with appropriate reading models and exposure
to well written, appropriate literary works. This course will deal with content
(knowledge of children’s books) and with method (how to use those books
with children).
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
