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combination of home and school as this relationship serves to meet the educational needs
of children from birth through age 8 will also be explored. Techniques and strategies for
involving families in children’s education will be examined and discussed. Early childhood
educators must be ready to respond to situations for children, families, and schools as they
face a rapidly changing society.
ECE 2011 Introduction to Early Childhood Field Experience
The student is placed in a developmentally appropriate environment that serves birth to
8 years old for practical experience as an observer/participant under the supervision of
mentor teachers and/or relevant administrative personnel. Students will attend on-line
seminars as scheduled and will spend a minimum of 20 hours in the assigned placement.
ECE 3113/3133 Early Childhood Program Management and Practicum
This course consists of operational planning and administration for supervisors,
administrators and directors of programs for young children in public and private schools.
Emphasis is placed on the director’s role in staff recruitment, hiring, development and
evaluation. Leadership and management techniques are also studied and analyzed. Includes
120-clock hour clinical practicum.
ECE 4123/4143 Early Childhood Practicum
This course is a supervised 120-clock hour clinical practicum experience in an approved
early childhood program. It provides opportunities for students to put theory into
practice while developing their own unique professional style. Planning will be based
on an understanding of the constructivist theory, current research and developmentally
appropriate guidelines as defined by NAEYC.