Early Childhood (ECE)

ECE 303  Introduction to Early Childhood Education  (3)  

Corequisite(s): ECE 306, ECE 309, RDG 304.

(3). An introduction to the historical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of early childhood education. Requires Teacher Education Program admission.
ECE 306  Practicum in ECE  (3)  

Corequisite(s): ECE 303, ECE 309, and RDG 304.

Provides preservice teachers with the opportunity to observe and apply theories and concepts in the classroom. Requires Teacher Education Program eligibility.
ECE 307  Assessment of Young Children  (3)  
Review of developmentally appropriate assessment for young children. Included will be reviews of portfolios, standardized tests, anecdotal records, observations, and behavioral rating scales. Requires Teacher Education Program eligibility.
ECE 309  21st Century Teaching and Learning Part I  (3)  

Corequisite(s): ECE 303, RDG 304, ECE 306.

Methods and materials for teaching English Learners, integrating the arts and new technologies, and using multimodel pedagogies in the P-3 curriculum. Requires Teacher Education Program eligibility.
ECE 407  Assessment of Young Children  (3)  

Corequisite(s): EED 344, EED 339 and RDG 342.

Review of developmentally appropriate assessment for young children. Included will be reviews of portfolios, standardized tests, state required assessment, anecdotal records, observations, rating scales, land creation of teacher-made assessments. Requires Teacher Education Program eligibility.