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| Early Care and Education |
| ECE 10 | Introduction to Education | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, TK through the 12th grade. Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, inequities in the field, actions to address inequities, contemporary education issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 54 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California?s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 29 | Independent Study, Early Care | .50 to 2.00 Units | ||
| Supervised study in the area of Early Care and Education. Any student interested in registering for an Independent Studies course should contact a full/part-time instructor or dean in the appropriate area. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 40 | Social & Emotional Foundations | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course will focus on the healthy social and emotional development of young children ages 0-8, as the foundation for early learning. Students will identify the role of the teacher in establishing learning environments that promote the healthy social and emotional development of young children, the underlying basis for quality teacher-child interactions. Recommended Course Preparation: ECE 56 and ECE 62 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 50 | Early Childhood Principles | 3.00 Units | ||
| Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children, including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 54 | Child Health, Safety & Nutr. | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course covers aspects of nutrition, health, and safety that promote and maintain the health and well-being of all children and adults who work with young children. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines; maintaining safe and healthy learning environments; state regulations, policies, and procedures; common childhood illnesses and infectious diseases; school-family collaboration; and emergency preparedness, first aid, and injury prevention. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 56 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 Units | ||
| A study of the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/ language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 60 | Child with Exceptional Needs | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduces the variations in development of infants and children with exceptional needs and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with exceptional needs and the identification and referral process. Assessments, interventions and learning environments for infants and children with exceptional needs. Prerequisite: ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 62 | Child, Family and Community | 3.00 Units | ||
| The processes of socialization and identity development, focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children's development. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 4.00 Units | ||
| This course offers students the opportunity for professional application of the principles of child growth and development in the study of play based, inclusive emergent curriculum within the physical environment of the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms. Students will use knowledge of children?s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments curriculum in all content areas to support children?s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and ou The learning experiences will include program content pertaining to the use of materials, the facilitation and guidance of all children's experiences based on what is culturally and developmentally appropriate for children. Prerequisite: ECE 50 and ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 67 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3.00 Units | ||
| A study of infants and toddlers from preconception to 36 months including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Examination of best practices, responsive caregiving techniques, environments, infant/toddler learning foundations, health, safety, and licensing requirements. Prerequisite: ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 68 | Admin. Personnel & Leadership | 3.00 Units | ||
| Effective strategies for personnel management and leadership in early care and education settings. Includes legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program. Prerequisites: ECE 62 and ECE 63 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 69 | Child Study: Observation | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children?s development and learning. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences are emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. Prerequisite: ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 74 | Child Guidance | 2.00 Units | ||
| Appropriate for classroom teachers in various settings including Transitional Kindergarten, students will identify developmentally appropriate behaviors, challenging behaviors, and the various influences that affect children?s behavior. Students will analyze children?s behaviors and select strategies to make positive changes. Emphasizes the connection between children?s social and emotional development and their success in the classroom, and how the teachers? perceptions, experiences, and behavior influence child behaviors. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate strategies that encourage positive social interactions, promote conflict resolution, and develop self-control, self-motivation, and self-esteem in children. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 79 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.00 Units | ||
| Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and the impact of systemic societal influences on children?s development, their learning, and school experiences. Strategies for developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias curriculum will be explored as well as approaches to promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. Self-examination and reflection on one?s values, beliefs, and attitudes about social identities, stereotypes, conscious and unconscious bias will be emphasized. The class will focus heavily on anti-bias approaches to teaching, curriculum and family partnerships. Recommended Course Preparation: ECE 62 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 83 | Adult Mentoring & Supervision | 2.00 Units | ||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 87 | Quality Environments Infants | 3.00 Units | ||
| Applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group care. Examines essential policies, classroom environments, caregiving principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers which is culturally sensitive and supports families. Strongly Recommended: ECE 67 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 90 | Practicum-Supervised Exp. | 4.00 Units | ||
| Practicum experience working with young children under the supervision of an ECE/CD faculty; Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. Prerequisite: ECE 50 and ECE 56 and ECE 62 and ECE 63 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 91 | Adaptive Curriculum Ex. Needs | 3.00 Units | ||
| Provides direct experience working with young children in special day classes or inclusive settings. Application of intervention strategies using best practices of early childhood development and special education in adapting curriculum to meet the individual needs of children. Observation of the assessment process by the special education team and assisting in the implementation of the educational plan. Includes the role of the teacher as a professional working in partnership with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and cultural competence. Prerequisite: ECE 60 and ECE 90 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| ECE 95 | Work Experience | 1.00 to 3.00 Units | ||
| Cooperative effort between, student, supervisor and instructor to accomplish professional work objectives and broaden experiences. On-the-job work experience to build early childhood competencies. Corequisite: ECE 96 | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| Co-Requisites: ECE 96 | ||||
| ECE 96 | Work Experience Seminar | 1.00 Unit | ||
| Discussion and analysis of typical problems often encountered by employees at the workplace. Application of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct to difficult situations that occur at the job site. Develop and complete measurable developmentally appropriate goals in early care and education settings. Corequisite: ECE 95 | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: BSSL | ||||
| Co-Requisites: ECE 95 | ||||
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