Course Descriptions
ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition 10307167 This 3-credit course examines the topics of health , safety , and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; examine governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health , safety , and nutrition ; plan a safe early childhood environment ; plan a healthy early childhood environment ; plan nutritionally sound menus ; examine child abuse and neglect issues and mandates ; describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SIDS ) risk reduction strategies , describe strategies to prevent the occurrence of Shaken Baby Syndrome ( SBS ); incorporate health , safety , and nutrition concepts into the children ' s curriculum . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Soc S , Art , & Music 10307110 This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific integrated content areas of social studies , art , music , & movement ( SSAMM ). Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Child Development 10307179 The 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze social , cultural , and economic influences on child development ; summarize child development theories ; analyze development of children ages three through five ; analyze development of children ages five through eight ; relate child development research findings to teaching practice ; analyze the role of heredity and the environment ; examine the role of brain development in early learning ( ages 3-8 ); examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for children ages 3-8 . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Guiding Child Behavior 10307188 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 influences 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 Certificate 9030711 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Early Language & Literacy 10307108 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
ECE : Preschool Practicum 10307175 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 Certificate ) OR Early Childhood Program Associate Degree Students must have completed all of the above AND Accepted in Early Childhood Associate Degree Program ; ( Prerequisite : 10-307-177 , ECE : Intermediate Practicum ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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