• ECED 4130: Prof Issues In Eced

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ECED 2010, ECED 2150, ECED 3140, ECED 4140; Corequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in ECED 4150, ECED 4161. This course investigates current issues in early childhood education, including advocacy in early childhood, professionalism, ethics, and professional standards. This course also examines issues related to professional and teaching portfolios, with each student's work presented in an individual portfolio representing the learning that occurred during the early childhood program.
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• ECED 4140: Program Dev For Yc

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in this course must have completed ECED 2010 and ECED 3220. This course will build on students' existing knowledge of the history of Early Childhood Education. It will introduce theories of learning and development with an emphasis on constructivist theory, which is central to our Early Childhood Program's philosophy. Class activities and field experiences allow students to develop an understanding of the relationship between these theories and developmentally appropriate practice. Early Childhood Curriculum Models (Pre-K!3rd grade), the role of the teacher, and the Code of Ethics for teaching will be explored. Candidates will learn about constructivist theory through readings, discussions, and practical application activities that will allow them to contrast this theory with other models of learning and development.
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• ECED 4150: Literacy In Y.C.

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ECED 2110 and ECED 2150. Examines the development of literacy during the early years, birth to eight. Includes the study of environmental influences and methods that enrich or delay emerging literacy and language. Group activities for early childhood programs are explored. Writing Intensive Course.
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• ECED 4161: Curriculum Dev For Yc

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Co-requisite: ECED 4450. This course analyzes children's thinking as it influences curriculum design in early childhood. It explores the educational needs of young children from ages 0 - 9 (Pre-K to 3rd 'grade) in the cognitive realm of scientific, social, mathematical, and language learning. Field participation in early childhood settings is required. Spring only.
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• ECED 4170: Reggio Early Learning Environ

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: ECED 3170. Focuses on organization of the early learning environment to set the stage for inquiry and for making visible the learning and thinking of children. Reggio inspired indoor and outdoor environments and innovative use of materials are explored as early learning environments impact the learning and development of children.
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• ECED 4180: Working w Fam & Comm Emrgt Inq

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: ECED 3170 and ECED 3180. Investigates relationships among school, family, and the community from an Emergent Inquiry perspective as they impact learning and development of children. This course focuses on ways to be inclusive and supportive of families and diversity, and to work with community.
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• ECED 4190: Multi Sym Repsntn Young Chldrn

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: ECED 3170 and ECED 3180. Introduces re-representation of ideas with different materials (representing a house in blocks, drawing, clay) in early childhood classrooms that will encourage children to utilize different learning opportunities during play and exploration. Multi-symbolic representation encourages children to think more deeply about the content that is the focus of their play and explorations.
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• ECED 4257: Mentoring Early Child

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  This course is designed to train Early Childhood professionals in effective methods and principles of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of the mentor as a facilitator of adult learning. As leaders, these mentors will be implementing change that can lead to improved quality in programs and classrooms that serve young children, birth through eight years of age.
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• ECED 4347: Tech And Media In Iece

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  This course provides a comprehensive overview of media and technology use in inclusive early childhood classrooms. This course is based on the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Papert, which support experiential, hands-on learning in the context of social interactions. Theories, research studies, and application of new technology and media will be considered. The appropriateness of technology use, along with application of new technology and media for children ages birth through grade three will be reviewed.
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• ECED 4357: Mgmt/Admn E.C. Prog

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Operational planning and administration for supervisors, administrators, and directors of programs for young children in public and private schools. Emphasis is placed on the director's role in staff recruitment, hiring, development, and evaluation. Leadership and management techniques are also studied and evaluated.
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