professional resources ; interpret an individual educational plan ( IEP / IFSP ) for children with developmental differences ; adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences ; examine strategies for cultivating partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-174 , ECE : Introductory Practicum ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-188 ECE : GUIDING CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIOR ... This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children ' s behavior in the early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze techniques for and effects of strong relationship-building with children and families ; identify positive and proactive guidance principles and techniques to support children ; analyze environmental in�uences on child behavior ; identify strategies that support children ’ s active engagement in the learning environment ; identify strategies that proactively teach emotional literacy and regulation techniques ; identify strategies that proactively teach friendship skills ; identify strategies that proactively teach children calming , relaxation , and problem-solving techniques ; utilize observation and assessment techniques to assess and interpret behavior ; create a behavior support plan based on a functional behavior assessment ; create a guidance philosophy . This course meets the requirements of the " 24 hour Wisconsin " Pyramid Model training . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-174 , ECE : Introductory Practicum OR accepted in Early Childhood Preschool Certi�cate 9030711 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-177 ECE : INTERMEDIATE PRACTICUM ... In this 3-credit course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education , applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance , utilizing observation and assessment techniques , and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for children . 10-307-177 ECE : INTERMEDIATE PRACTICUM ... In this 3-credit course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education , applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance , utilizing observation and assessment techniques , and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for children . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-174 , ECE : Introductory Practicum or ECE : Practicum 1 ; 10-307-167 , ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition ; Corequisite : 10-307-187 , ECE : Children with Differing Abilities ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-307-108 ECE : EARLY LANGUAGE & LITERACY ... This course explores strategies to encourage the development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of age . Learners will investigate the components of literacy including ; literacy and a source of enjoyment , vocabulary and oral language , phonological awareness , knowledge of print , letters and words , comprehension and an understanding of books and other texts . Theories and philosophies regarding children ' s language and literacy development will be addressed . Dual language learning will be examined within the context of developmentally appropriate practices . Assessment tools for early language and literacy acquisition will be reviewed . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-110 ECE : Social Studies , Art , Music ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-196 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ... the nature and variety of groups ; inequality , race and ethnicity ; family , population , social integration , and change ; collective behavior ; politics , economics , religion , education , and the effects of technology . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-175 ECE : PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM ... This course will apply as the capstone course in The Registry Preschool Credential . You will be placed or working in an early childhood setting with 3-5 year old children and create a portfolio that prepares you for The Registry commission . In this course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education , applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance , utilizing observation and assessment techniques , and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for preschoolers . ( Prerequisites : 10-307-167 ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition ; 10-307-179 ECE : Child Development ; 10-307-110 ECE : Social Studies , Art , Music ; 10-307-108 ECE : Early Language & Literacy ; 10-307-188 ECE : Guiding Child Behavior AND Accepted in the Early Childhood Preschool Certi�cate ) OR Early Childhood Program Associate Degree Students must have completed all of the above AND Accepted in Early Childhood Program ; ( Prerequisite : 10-307-174 , ECE : Practicum 1 OR ECE : Introductory Practicum ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-195 ECE : FAMILY / COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS ... In this 3-credit course you will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education . Course competencies include : implement strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives when working with families and community ; analyze contemporary family patterns and trends ; identify strategies to strengthen and support families ; explore effective communication strategies ; discover strategies for developing respectful and reciprocal relationships with families ; analyze strategies to promote family engagement in early childhood education programs ; explore a variety of formats for meeting with families in their contexts ; advocate for children and families ; and explore community resources that provide a range of services for children and families . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-112 ECE : STEM ... This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the speci�c integrated content areas of science , technology , engineering and mathematics . ( Prerequisites : 10-307-110 ECE : Social Studies , Art , Music ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-806-112 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY ... prepares the student to develop sustainable literacy , analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems , summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being , analyze connections among social , economic , and environmental systems , employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels , investigate alternative energy options , evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U . S ., and analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-199 ECE : ADVANCED PRACTICUM ... In this �nal 3-credit practicum course you will demonstrate competence in supporting child development through observation , assessment and implementation of teaching strategies as you work in and learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual early childhood setting . You will demonstrate a high level of skill in fostering relationships with children , families and early childhood professionals , and use skills learned in a lead teacher role to develop a career plan to transition from student to early childhood education professional . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Early Childhood Education program ; completion of 10-307-177 ECE : Intermediate Practicum [ or 10-307-192 ECE : Practicum 2 *] AND 10-307-175 ECE : Preschool Practicum [ or 10-307-197 ECE : Practicum 3 *]; Corequisite : 10-307-195 , ECE : Family & Community Relations ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ... de�nes human development ; examines theories ; heredity and environmental effects ; prenatal development and birth ; evaluates biosocial , cognitive psychosocial development through the life span ; aging , death , and dying . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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