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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
CHILD 51 | Title:
INTRO EARLY CHLD ED |
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Full Title:
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
Last Reviewed:1/23/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Analysis of historical and contemporary models of early childhood education: philosophy, goals, teacher's role, curriculum, facilities and equipment; relationships with children and teachers guidance of them.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent.
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Analysis of historical and contemporary models of early childhood education: philosophy, goals, teacher's role, curriculum, facilities and equipment; relationships with children and teachers guidance of them.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
CID Descriptor: ECE 120 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): CHLD51 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Students will:
1. Compare and contrast a variety of educational programs and
learning theories related to early childhood programs.
2. Evaluate effective strategies for assessment behavior
guidance.
3. Apply information for developmentally appropriate
curriculum in the areas of cognitive, social/emotional,
and physical development for young children.
Topics and Scope
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1. History and philosophy of early childhood education.
2. Basic principles of early childhood education.
3. Kinds of schools and their purpose: daycare centers, home
care, foster care, montessori, english infant schools, nursery
schools, froebel, and open end schools.
4. Professional ethics in early childhood education.
5. Learning about oneself and about other's feelings.
6. Early childhood materials and experiences:
a. what are they?
b. Kinds of curriculum and meaning to children
c. Purposes of curriculum for young children
7. Study of early childhood teaching methods - guides for speech
and action
Assignments:
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Student will:
1. Investigate specific early childhood program models and
and create curriculum that reflects the philosophy of that
model.
2. Observe a specific educational model and complete program
observation form.
3. Observe a group of children and make recommendation for
solutions to specific behavior problems.
4. Create a learning environment that includes recommendation
for activities that promote social and cognitive growth in
each major area.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 80% |
Written homework, Reading reports, Essay exams, Term papers | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 20% |
Field work | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 0 - 0% |
None | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 0% |
None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND by Gordon and Browne.
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