EDU 247 – Sensory & Physical Disabilities

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers characteristics, intervention strategies, assistive technologies, and inclusive practices for children with sensory and physical disabilities. Topics include inclusive placement options, utilization of support services, other health impairments and family involvement for children with sensory and physical disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and utilize intervention strategies and service delivery … Read More

EDU 248 – Developmental Delays

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the causes and assessment of developmental delays and individualized instruction and curriculum for children with developmental delays. Emphasis is placed on definition, characteristics, assessment, educational strategies, inclusion, family involvement, and services for children with developmental delays. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, assess, and plan educational intervention strategies for children … Read More

EDU 250 – Teacher Licensure Preparation

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam preparation, performance based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher education programs, the process to become a licensed teacher in North Carolina, and professionalism including expectations within the field of … Read More

EDU 251 – Exploration Activities

Education
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology, engineering, math and social studies through investigative experiences. Emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental concepts, developmentally appropriate scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child in the discovery approach. Upon completion, students should be able to understand major concepts in each … Read More

EDU 251A – Exploration Activities Lab

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Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory component to practice content knowledge gained from EDU 251. Emphasis is placed on practical experience that enhances the fundamental concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the discovery approach to teaching and plan appropriate science, technology, engineering, math, and social studies experiences for each child.

EDU 259 – Curriculum Planning

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build developmentally effective approaches for culturally/linguistically/ability diverse young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able … Read More

EDU 261 – Early Childhood Administration I

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally … Read More

EDU 262 – Early Childhood Administration II

Education
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/ community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/ accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/ mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, … Read More

EDU 271 – Educational Technology

Education
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the ethical use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Emphasis is placed on technology concepts, ethical issues, digital citizenship, instructional strategies, assistive technology, and the use of technology for professional development and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss technology concepts, ethically use a variety … Read More

EDU 279 – Litracy Development and Instruction

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with concepts and skills of literacy development, instructional methods/materials and assessment techniques needed to provide scientifically-based, systematic reading and writing instruction into educational practice. Topics include literacy concepts, reading and writing development, developmentally appropriate pedagogy, culturally-responsive instruction, standards-based outcomes, lesson planning, formative/summative assessment, recognizing reading difficulties, research-based interventions, … Read More
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