EDEC 102  Computers in Education  (3)

Examines and interprets the emergent issues and trends impacting the field of education along with current research and views of society. Addresses historical and social foundations of teaching young children including issues relating to cultural diversity.

EDEC 130  Guidance and Discipline  (3)

Explores the interrelated roles of the home, school and community in meeting the health, safety, and nutritional needs of young children. Topics include nutrition, common childhood diseases, immunizations, accident prevention, emergency care, and special health problems. Presents referral procedures in using school and community resources to meet the health and safety needs of children.

EDEC 150  Multicultural Language Arts P-3  (3)

Focuses on the process of planning, creating, presenting and evaluating hands-on, relevant science and math activities for children in preschool through grade three. Serves as the foundation course for building developmentally appropriate science and math skills that lead to discovery, exploration and understanding. Open-ended science activities involve children at a wide range of developmental levels, connecting to other areas, including math, artistic expression, and social studies. Allows students to work collaboratively in small groups and to practice presenting lessons to young children.

EDEC 160  Art for Children  (3)

Based on the Washington state Paraeducator standards, this course introduces students to the training needed to work as effective members of an instructional team in the P-12 system. Provides an understanding of direct services to children and youth, including youth with disabilities. Introduces the student to the roles, responsibilities, and techniques of certificated/licensed staff and paraeducators. Covers student records and the laws, drawing on the expertise of local professionals and schools.

EDEC 194  Special Topics-Education in Early Childhood 1  (1-5)

Enables students to pursue areas of special interest in the field of education. 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 for Young Children or local affiliate, health department, or childcare agency.

EDEC 196  Special Topics-Education in Early Childhood 3  (1-5)

For individuals who intend to be instructional aides or paraeducators in the P-12 system. Acquaints students with the abilities needed to provide appropriate materials for the promotion of literacy skills in the classroom. Provides exposure to a wide variety of reading materials to meet multiple levels of ability. Addresses the special needs populations and students with limited English fluency skills and involves working with local professionals and schools.

EDEC 220  Introduction to Sign Language 1  (2)

Continues activities presented in EDEC 220. PREREQUISITE: EDEC 220 or instructor's permission. Satisfies an activity requirement for AA degree.

EDEC 243  Creative Teaching of the Young Child  (5)

Presents the basic facts and skills needed to understand and address challenging behaviors and to teach appropriate alternatives. Presents techniques and information drawn from neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, special education, early care and education, child development, cross-cultural research, and proactive skills programs. Discusses the risk factors, protective factors, and the role of the brain in challenging behavior.

EDEC 293  Issues of Child Abuse  (2)

Provides students with a basic knowledge to pursue areas of special interest in the field of education. Students participate in approved regularly scheduled workshops and seminars sponsored by the college or by a recognized institution or organization, e.g., Educational Service District, the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children or local affiliate, health department, or childcare agency.

EDEC 295  Special Topics-Education in Early Childhood 5  (1-5)

Provides students with a basic knowledge to pursue areas of special interest in the field of education. Students participate in approved regularly scheduled workshops and seminars sponsored by the college or by a recognized institution or organization, e.g., Educational Service District, the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children or local affiliate, health department, or childcare agency.