Early Childhood Education
ECE 105 1 Credit
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Introduction to developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching
practice in early childhood settings. Topics include basic verbal skills,
inclusion, the teaching process, organizing a class, lesson planning
and curriculum development. (Note: Successful completion of this course
is required prior to enrollment in any of the ECE activity classes.
This class may be taken concurrently with ECE activity classes.) (.75 + .5)
Offered Fall, Spring
ECE 106 1 Credit
SEED Level I (Alaska System for Early Education Development)
An entry level overview of the Alaska System for Early Education
Development (SEED). Through class instruciton and guided self-study,
students explore the basics of an early childhood career path. (Graded
pass/fail.) (1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 110 3 Credits
Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments
Establishing and maintaining physically and psychologically safe
and healthy learning environments for children. Includes common illnesses,
preventive health care, nutritional needs, safety aspects of caring
for young children, and Alaska laws and regulations relating to safe,
healthy, learning environments. Space, relationships, materials and
routines are explored as resources for constructing interesting, secure
and enjoyable environments that encourage safe, healthy, play, exploration
and learning. (Alternative: ECE 112, 113 and 114.) (3 + 0)
Offered Spring
ECE 111 1 Credit
Nutrition for Young Children
Appropriate ways to meet the nutritional needs of infants and
young children, including laws, regulations and appropriate practices
relative to food handling service. (1 + 0) Offered Spring
ECE 112 1 Credit
Healthy Environment for Young Children
Establishing and maintaining a physically and psychologically
safe environment for children, including common illnesses, preventive
health care and Alaska laws and regulations relating to the health
of young children. (Alternative to ECE 110 when taken with ECE 113
and 114.) (1 + 0) Offered Spring
ECE 113 1 Credit
Safe Environment for Young Children
Establishing and maintaining a physically and psychologically
safe environment for children, including safety aspects of caring for
young children and Alaska laws and regulations relating to safety.
(Alternative to ECE 110 when taken with ECE 112 and 114.) (1 + 0)
Offered Spring
ECE 114 1 Credit
Learning Environments
Space, relationships, materials and routines as resources for
constructing interesting, secure and enjoyable environments that encourage
play, exploration and learning. (Alternative to ECE 110 when taken
with ECE 112 and 113.) (1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 117 3 Credits
Math Skills for Early Childhood Education
(Cross-listed with HSV 117)
Computation involving percentages, estimation, problem solving, reading and
creating graphs and tables, data organization and interpretation. Emphasis
on applications of computational skills. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
ECE 120 4 Credits
Curriculum Activities for Young Children
Curriculum and activities to advance the physical, cognitive,
communicative and creative competencies of young children, including
teacher techniques and attitudes for establishing integrated, meaningful
and relevant experiences within indoor and outdoor environments. Develomentally
appropriate methods of facilitating individual and small group experiences,
teacher-directed times, transitions and assessment are included. (Alternative:
ECE 121, 122, 123 and 124.) (3.75 + .5) Offered As Demand
Warrants
ECE 121 1 Credit
Physical Activities for Young Children
Essentials of creating an environment which provides space, materials,
equipment and activities to promote the physical development of children.
(Alternative to ECE 120 when taken with ECE 122, 123 and 124.) (1 + 0)
Offered Fall
ECE 122 1 Credit
Cognitive Activities for Young Children
Curriculum planning and facilitation of activities and experiences
which encourage questioning, probing and problem-solving skills appropriate
for different developmental levels and various learning styles of young
children. (Alternative to ECE 120 when taken with ECE 121, 123 and
124.) (1 + 0) Offered Spring
ECE 123 1 Credit
Language and Literature Activities for Young Children
Curriculum planning and facilitation of activities that help children
acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts
and feelings. Includes nonverbal communication and understanding of
others. (Alternative to ECE 120 when taken with ECE 121, 122 and 124.)
(1 + 0) Offered Fall
ECE 124 1 Credit
Creative Activities for Young Children
Curriculum planning and facilitation of activities which provide
a variety of experiences and media that stimulate children to explore
and express their creative ability. (Alternative to ECE 120 when taken
with ECE 121, 122 and 123.) (1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
ECE 125 1 Credit
Learning Mathematics
Overview of how children construct mathematical meanings. Introduction
to mathematical learning principles and experiences for children, 3–8
years. (1 + 0) Offered Spring
ECE 130 2 Credits
Culture, Learning and the Young Child
Ways each child within a culture comes to know, accept and take
pride in himself or herself. Maintaining a culturally appropriate,
open, friendly and cooperative caring relationship with each child’s
family. (2 + 0) Offered Fall
ECE 140 3 Credits
Positive Social Development
Classroom management techniques for teachers working with groups
of children 3-8 years old. Explores the importance of a strong self-concept
and methods for helping children develop positive self-esteem and a
pro-social orientation. Includes skills necessary to provide appropriate
guidance including: setting limits, use of logical and natural consequences
and helping children learn social problem solving, conflict resolution
and negotiation. (Alternate: ECE 141, 142 and 143.) (2.5 + .5)
Offered Fall
ECE 141 1 Credit
Class Management
Classroom management for teachers working with groups of children
3-8 years old. Explores skills needed to provide an environment in
which children can begin to learn and practice appropriate and acceptable
behaviors as individuals and as a group. Appropriate guidance including:
setting limits, use of logical and natural consequences and helping
children learn social problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation.
(Alternative to ECE 140 when taken with ECE 142 and 143.) (1 + 0)
Offered Fall
ECE 142 1 Credit
Social Development of the Young Child
Explores skills that help each child feel accepted in the group.
Encourages communication empathy and mutual respect among children
and adults. Emphasis on methods used to promote pro-social skills such
as sharing, making friends, helping children learn social problem solving,
conflict resolution and negotiation. (Alternative to ECE 140 when taken
with ECE 141 and 143.) (1 + 0) Offered Fall
ECE 143 1 Credit
Developing Positive Self-Concepts in Young Children
Explores the importance of a strong self-concept and methods for
helping children develop positive self esteem. Emphasis on providing
success-oriented activities, encouraging acceptance and expression
of children’s feelings and developing pride as an individual
and as a member of a cultural/ethnic group. (Alternative to ECE 140
when taken with ECE 141 and 142.) (1 + 0) Offered Fall
ECE 170 1–3 Credits
Practicum I
A guided student teaching experience in working with a group of
0–8 year old children. Students apply skill in providing quality
early care and education based on the knowledge of early childhood
theories and approved practices. Assumes increasing responsibility
for planning and lead teaching. (Prerequisites: ECE 110, 120, 205,
130, 140, 245.) (.5 + variable) Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 171 1 Credit
Program Management
The importance of coordination and communication among staff in the classroom.
Emphasis on effective group planning, using resources, improving communication,
sharing information about children, maintaining records, and establishing and
following policies, rules and regulations. (1 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
ECE 172 1 Credit
Professionalism
Awareness of one’s own personal qualities, feelings and
values that affect the teaching atmosphere; one’s relationships
with children; one’s own teaching style. (1 + 0) Offered
As Demand Warrants
ECE 205 3 Credits
Overview of Early Childhood Profession
Examination of the early childhood profession, including historical
foundations, current issues, future predictions, exploration of needs
of children and families, career opportunities, educational requirements,
standards for jobs in the field, and personal professional goals. Includes
seven hours lab. (2.75 + .5) Offered Fall, Spring (TVC),
As Demand Warrants (Rural Sites)
ECE 210 3 Credits
Child Guidance
Guidance and discipline approaches for young children, based on
an understanding of child development and of developmentally appropriate
education practices. Such an understanding assists teachers and parents
in addressing the cause of a behavior problem rather than the symptoms.
(3 + 0) Offered Spring
ECE 220 2 Credits
Infant and Toddler Care
Developmentally appropriate care and nuturance of infants and
toddlers, including activities to stimulate development and learning
and support communication, guidance and health. Weekly practice labs
(14 hours) required. (Prerequisites: ECE 245 or permission of instructor.)
(1 + 2) Offered Spring
ECE 221 1 Credit
Young Child and the Family
The importance of a positive and productive relationship between
families and the child development centers. Emphasis on using this relationship
to coordinate child rearing efforts of both the family and the educator.
(1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 225 1 Credit
Family Day Care Home Provider Training
Operation of safe, successful day care home or family day care
program. Overview of laws and regulations, business practices, parental
concerns, health and safety, activities, space planning, snack and
meal service, community support, and provider concerns. (Next offered:
2005-06.)(1 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
ECE 230 3 Credits
Introduction to Children with Special Needs
An overview of categories of exceptionality includes hearing and
visual impairments; learning, speech and language disabilities; emotional
disturbances; physical and mental challenges; and the gifted and talented.
(Prerequisite: ECE 245 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Fall
ECE 235 2 Credits
Screening, Assessment and Recording
Information to help teachers of young children understand the
purpose of screening. Presents use of good screening procedures. Explores
the importance of assessing young children’s development and
provides tools and practice for recording and evaluating children’s
progress towards goals. Includes a variety of evaluation tools for
assessing young children’s development. (Recommended: ECE 105.)
(2 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 240 3 Credits
Inclusion of Children with Special Needs
Developmental, social, educational and legal (PL94-142 and 99-457)
issues related to the education of young children with special needs.
Includes the role of the teacher in identifying, assessing and individualizing
educational programs for young children with special needs. Emphasis
on including the children in the least restrictive and most responsive
environments. (Prerequisites: ECE 245 or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 245 3 Credits
Child Development (s)
Examination of human relationships with and among children from
a multicultural perspective. Includes physical, intellectual, emotional
and social development beginning before birth through middle childhood.
Requires child observations. Also available via Independent Learning.
(3 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
ECE 250 1 Credit
Activities for School-Age Child Care
For child care staff who work in after-school and/or summer programs.
Focus on daily activity schedules and appropriate, fun, challenging
activities and projects for young school-age children. (Next offered:
2004-05.) (1 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
ECE 270 3 Credits
Practicum II
An advanced guided field experience in working with a group of
young children in a school or center. May include teaching in a team
situation and working with families. (Prerequisites: ECE 170.) (.5 + variable)
Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 299 1–3 Credits
Practicum for CDAs
A practical application of all previous CDA competency courses.
The student will assume responsibility for children in an approved
early childhood setting. (CDA curriculum.) Offered As Demand Warrants
ECE 301 3 Credits
Parents as Partners in Education
Study of strategies that will assist those who work with children
and/or families to facilitate supportive partnerships with parents.
Includes partnerships, contemporary issues, school and home-based programs,
rights and responsibilities, professional ethics, and parents with
special or unique needs. (Prerequisite: ECE 245 or permission of instructor.
Next offered: 2004-05.) (1.5 + 3) Offered Alternate Spring
ECE 340 3 Credits
Financial Management of Early Childhood Programs
The financial aspects of managing a day care center or preschool
program. Includes budgeting, program resource management, marketing,
purchasing, pay and compensation, and fee collection issues important
to maintaining quality programs for young children. (Prerequisite:
ECE 245 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2005-06.) (1 + 4)
Offered Alternate Fall
ECE 341 3 Credits
Personnel Management of Early Childhood Programs
Management of personnel of child care programs, including recruitment,
hiring, in-service training, staff meetings and communication, supervision,
evaluation, motivation, burnout prevention and termination of employees.
Focus on maintaining quality programs for young children. (Prerequisite:
ECE 245 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2004-05.) (1 + 4)
Offered Alternate Spring
ECE 342O 3 Credits
Family Relationships
Examination of relationships in contemporary family life. Focus
on the changing family, gender roles, living together, and relationships
with children and grandchildren. Includes current family research and
issues within and effect of public policy on families in our multicultural
society. (Prerequisites: COMM 131 or 141X, SOC 242 and ECE 245 or PSY
240 or permission of instructor.) (2 + 2) Offered Fall
ECE 442 3 Credits
Family Resource Management
Management of resources which help families meet and alter the
increasing complexities of life. Involves purposeful actions that affect
the use of time, money, energy, skills, talents and knowledge. Explores
roles, goals and decision-making within our multicultural society throughout
the life cycle. (Prerequisite: ECE 245 or PSY 240 and upper division
status, or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2005-06.) (1.5 + 3)
Offered Alternate Spring