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Spring 2010 ECE COURSES

ECE 100/120: Intro to Child Care ( IBEST):

ECE 101: Practicum I:
Introductory level practical application in the working world of the basic theories and methods studied in the Early Childhood program.
Background check and TB test required. (See Kara Sexton for more info.)

ECE 151, 151A: Practicum II:
Intermediate level practical application in the working world of theories and methods studied in the Early Childhood program.

ECE 201: Practicum III:
Apply cumulative knowledge to practice skills with children and professional interactions with families and staff in a developmentally appropriate early childhood setting.

ECE 164: Mathematics for ECE:
This course will give you a strong foundation in mathematical knowledge for teaching. In this course you will deepen your knowledge of how children learn mathematics and develop a greater understanding of important mathematical ideas such as whole number concepts, fractions, geometry, measurement, and data analysis through engaging problem solving experiences and rich dialogue.

ECE 166: Environments: ECE166EnvironmentsSpring10.pdf.
This course will focus on the adult's role in designing, evaluating, and improving environments to ensure a quality experience for children and to optimize learning and development.

ECE 171: Observation & Assessment:
All early childhood educators must learn to be skillful observers of children in order to appropriately document development and plan for individual and group needs. The early childhood educator must be familiar with a variety of observational strategies and techniques in order to use the best technique for the circumstances.

ECE 176: Music for Young Children:
A course for teachers and child care providers which addresses both body rhythms, songs, sounds, instruments, records, and musical environments suitable for young children.

ECE 185: Guiding Children's Behavior:
Child guidance techniques and methods of working with adults in early childhood settings. Focus on implementing a positive, child-centered, problem-solving interpersonal environment.

ECE 188: Child Abuse & Neglect:
The research, theory and practice in child welfare, physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect causation; and prevention with emphasis on practices in Washington State.

ECE 210: Family, School & Community Relations: ECE210Spring2010syllabus.pdf
This course is an exploration of theory, research and practice of parent/family involvement in ECE settings. The students are exposed to current practices in building parent/teacher and community relationships and parent education methods.

EDUC& 115: Child Development: EDUC115ChildDevelopmentTThSpring2010syllabus.pdf
An overview of typically developmentally sequences, the conditions impacting development, and the history and theories of child development. (Formerly ECE 155)

Spring 2010 ECE Online Classes

These syllabi are available online by instructor

ECE 100: Intro to Child Care:
Initial requirements outlined by the Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS). Best practices related to child development, child guidance, health and safety.

ECE 189: Family Child Care Management:
An introduction to home child care programs; including licensing, business management, parent/provider relations, health, safety, child growth, guidance, curriculum, environment and skill standards.

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