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Early Childhood Education (ECE)


ECE 100  Basic STARS Training  (2)

Offers students the required training set forth by the Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS), a career development system for those who work in child care, early education, and school-age care. Content areas include child growth and development, child guidance, and health and safety.

ECE 101  Introduction to Early Childhood Education  (5)

Provides an overview of the teaching profession spanning the ages of early childhood through grade 3. Includes an overview of current research on effective teaching strategies, learning styles, and developmentally appropriate practices, as well as an introduction to current issues related to education. Reviews the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR's) for Washington along with the Washington State Skill Standard Requirements. Appropriate for those interested in teaching early childhood education or paraeducation in the elementary K-3 classrooms. Includes site visits to various ECE programs.

ECE 103  Early Childhood Education Practicum 1  (3)

Provides students practical work experience in an ECE setting with the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children under the age of six. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree.

ECE 103.1  Child Development Associate Practicum 1  (3)

Provides students practical work experience in an educational setting appropriate to the CDA specialization, with the purpose of applying CDA course content. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children.

ECE 104  Early Childhood Education Practicum 2  (3)

Provides students practical work experience in an ECE setting with the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children under the age of six. PREREQUISITE: ECE 103 or instructor's permission. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree.

ECE 104.1  Child Development Associate Practicum 2  (3)

Provides students practical work experience in an educational setting appropriate to the CDA specialization, with the purpose of applying CDA course content. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children. PREREQUISITE: ECE 103.1.

ECE 120  Introduction to Child Development Associates  (5)

Introduces the Child Development Associates (CDA) process to help students understand the terminology and requirements needed to earn this ECE teaching credential. Covers the first four functional areas and the first competency goal of the CDA process.

ECE 145  Foster Parent Scope  (5)

Taught by a team of professionals. Meets the ongoing in-service training needs of licensed foster parents. Gives attention to the foster parent, the foster child, and to developing effective working relationships with the biological parents and caseworker. Emphasizes developing the guidance and discipline strategies necessary to deal with the special needs of foster children.

ECE 175  Music/Movement Activities  (3)

Students plan, present, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum activities in music and movement. Appropriate for teachers who wish to work in a preschool setting, early elementary program or child care center. Students learn about the importance of creative expression, and providing movement and music activities that promote social skills, are multicultural, and self-esteem building. Covers physical development of children through the elementary years with attention toward their fine and gross motor development. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree.

ECE 181  Montessori Practicum I  (4)

Provides students practical work experience in a Montessori classroom setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a Montessori-certified college instructor while working with children between the ages of 3-6.

ECE 182  Montessori Practicum 2  (4)

Provides students practical work experience in a Montessori classroom setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a Montessori-certified college instructor while working with children between the ages of 3-6. PREREQUISITE: ECE 181 or instructor's permission.

ECE 190  Child Develop Associate Course Content  (5)

Helps students meet the requirement for the Child Development Associates (CDA) process, by earning the credits and clock hours required in five of the 13 functional areas. Covers cognitive, communication, creative, self-esteem, and social development.

ECE 194  Early Child Education Special Topics 1  (1-5)

Enables students to pursue areas of special interest in the Early Childhood Education field. Students participate in approved regularly scheduled workshops, seminars, or classes sponsored by the college or by a recognized institution or organization, e.g. Child Care Resources, Educational Service District, the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children or local affiliate, health department, or childcare agency.

ECE 195  Early Child Education Special Topics 2  (1-5)

Enables students to pursue areas of special interest in the Early Childhood Education field. Students participate in approved regularly scheduled workshops, seminars, or classes sponsored by the college or by a recognized institution or organization, e.g. Child Care Resources, Educational Service District, the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children or local affiliate, health department, or childcare agency.

ECE 196  Early Child Education Special Topics 3  (1-5)

Enables students to pursue areas of special interest in the Early Childhood Education field. Students participate in approved regularly scheduled workshops, seminars, or classes sponsored by the college or by a recognized institution or organization, e.g. Child Care Resources, Educational Service District, the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children or local affiliate, health department, or childcare agency.

ECE 200  Child Development Associate Work Ethics  (5)

Helps students meet the requirements for the Child Development Associates (CDA) process, by earning the credits and clock hours specific to the last four functional areas and four of the competency goals. Covers guidance and discipline, working with families, program management, and professionalism.

ECE 205  Learning Environments  (3)

Studies facilities, equipment, materials and teacher behaviors that support safe and healthy learning environments for children. Assesses models of curriculum for developmental appropriateness.

ECE 211  Introduction to Montessori  (4)

Introduces the Montessori philosophy and method focusing on the 3-6 year old child. Presents practical life and sensorial exercises along with a general overview of Montessori subjects. Uses a contemporary approach to the method with added emphasis on cultural relevancy and anti-bias curriculum practices.

ECE 212  Montessori 2  (4)

Continues the study of the Montessori philosophy and method focusing on the 3-6 year old child. Presents language and math lessons and exercises along with the continued overview of the Montessori classroom. Uses a contemporary approach to the method with added emphasis on cultural relevancy and anti-bias curriculum practices. PREREQUISITE: ECE 211 or instructor's permission.

ECE 213  Montessori 3  (4)

Concludes the study of the Montessori philosophy and method focusing on the 3-6 year old child. Emphasizes cultural subjects developmentally appropriate practices. Students study environment, equipment, materials, and teacher behaviors that support the Montessori method of education. PREREQUISITE: ECE 212 or instructor's permission.

ECE 214  Early Childhood Education Practicum 3  (3)

Provides second year practical work experience in an ECE setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students work under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children under the age of six. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree. PREREQUISITE: ECE 104.

ECE 215  Early Childhood Education Practicum 4  (3)

Provides second year practical work experience in an ECE setting for the purpose of applying theoretical knowledge. Students work under the guidance and supervision of a college instructor while working with children under the age of six. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree. PREREQUISITE: ECE 214.

ECE 225  Early Identification/Intervention, Birth To Five  (3)

A study of the development of hearing, speech, language, vision, and motor skills in children ages birth through five in order to assess whether that development is within normal limits. Uses observations to identify developmental discrepancies. Preventative interventions are accomplished by working with parents in referrals to appropriate resources for diagnosis and remediation. These referrals allow earliest treatment in the prevention of further delays or future disabilities.

ECE 235  Child, Family and Community Relationships  (3)

Studies the relationship between parents and ECE workers and the impact this relationship has on professionalism. Emphasizes the communication skills and attitudes that allow the ECE worker to develop mutually respectful relationships with parents, co-workers and community.

ECE 250  ECE Final Practicum  (1)

Intended as the final course in the ECE degree program, ECE 250 allows students to present and document their abilities and experiences gained while in the ECE program. Students are expected to assume a lead teaching role in which they demonstrate application of all previous coursework emphasizing developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. PREREQUISITE: ECE 101, 103, 104, 175, 200, 205, 214, 215, 225, 235; and EDUC& 115, EDUC 110.1, 110.2, and 240; EDEC 130, 140, 150, 155, 160, 243, 245; and instructor's permission.

ECE 260  CDA Performance Documentation  (5)

Provides students with information to help them prepare their Child Development Associates (CDA) resource file for submittal in order to apply for the nationally-recognized CDA credential. Helps students understand, define, and clarify the requirements established by the CDA Council. Instructor observes and assesses each student at their early learning workplace, documenting the student's performance as it relates to CDA standards. May be taken in conjunction with one of the other CDA courses. PREREQUISITE: ECE 120, 190, 200; or instructor's permission.

ECE 265  Supervised Montessori Teaching  (4)

Provides an opportunity for leadership experience in a Montessori setting with the purpose of applying the Montessori philosophy and method in all areas of the classroom. Students are under the guidance and supervision of a Montessori-certified college instructor working with children between the ages of 3-6. PREREQUISITE: ECE 211, 212, and 213 or instructor's permission.

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