EDUC 110.1  The Developing Child: Birth to Three  (3)

Presents a study of developmental ages and stages of preschool and school age children. Through field trips, case studies, small group work, observations, and project-based activities, students learn about the emerging abilities of the preschool and school-age child. Course includes the influence of culture and environment on development. PREREQUISITE: EDUC 110.1 or instructor permission. Formerly EDEC 110.2.

EDUC 111  Middle Childhood and Adolescence  (5)

Provides study of developmental tasks and characteristics of infants and children. Course uses current research that includes the influence of culture on development, as well as other environmental influences. Includes observation techniques. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly EDEC 110.

EDUC 193  Introduction to Special Education  (3)

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, articulating school districts, or childcare agency. Formerly EDU 194.

EDUC 195  Education Special Topics 2  (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, articulating school districts, or childcare agency. Formerly EDU 196.

EDUC& 204  Exceptional Child  (5)

Acquaints students with the kindergarten through college American education system and the profession of teaching. Appropriate for those wishing to gain a better understanding of schools and teaching, especially those planning to enter the teaching profession. Includes a historical perspective of American education, current research on effective teaching strategies, and a discussion of current issues related to schools, teaching and learning. Also includes 33 hours of a required, supervised placement in an elementary, middle or high school or documentation of previous experience totaling 33 hours. Formerly EDU 170.

EDUC 210  Assisting Practicum  (6)

Examines attitudes and practices that are explicitly and/or subtly biased on the basis of race, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, age, culture, disability, and family/life-style. Emphasizes the implications for classroom practices and developing a plan for incorporating anti-bias attitudes and practices into an educational setting. Formerly EDU 240.

EDUC 270  Teacher Portfolio Review  (1)

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. Formerly EDU 294.

EDUC 295  Education Special Topics 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. Formerly EDU 296.