2007-2008 UVSC Catalog

Courses

EDEC 1640 (Active)
Childrens Music and Movement
2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0 Sp
For Early Childhood majors and those interested in teaching music to children in early childhood education settings. Covers childhood music, past and present, strategies for teaching music and movement. Explores music appreciation, creative and structured music and movement activities for young children. Introduces musical instruments and their use. Examines music and movement curricula and learning environments.

EDEC 2300 (Active)
Including Young Diverse Learners
2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):PSY 1100
Introduces ECE majors to the implications of diversity and exceptionality in young children. Emphasizes positive impact of diversity in children's educational environment, birth to age eight. Introduces anti-bias strategies to address diversity. Emphasizes inclusive and adaptive strategies for supporting young children with exceptionalities. Ten hour field experience is required.

EDEC 2500 (Active)
Child Development Birth to Eight Years
3.0 : 2.5 : 1.5 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):PSY 1100
For Early Childhood students. Emphasizes growth in all domains. Covers milestones of development, supportive parental and care giver behaviors, influence of out-of-home care, role of play, and creating a supportive environment. Includes 15 hours of structured observation, assessment, and interaction with young children.

EDEC 2600 (Active)
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
2.0 : 1.5 : 1.5 F, Sp
For all Early Childhood students. Introduces early childhood program requirements and the field of early childhood education. Focuses on the historical and philosophical foundations of early childhood education emphasizing developmentally appropriate practices, constructivism, and integrated, child-centered curriculum. Introduces students to components that identify quality programs for children birth to 8 years of age.

EDEC 2610 (Active)
Child Guidance
3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0 F, Sp
For all Early Childhood majors. Studies development of positive self-concept, social behaviors, empathy, independence, responsibility and effective communication in children. Includes 20 field hours of structured observation, assignments, and interaction with young children.

EDEC 2620 (Active)
Early Childhood Curriculum
3.0 : 2.5 : 1.5 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):EDEC 2600 recommended
A core course for Early Childhood students and others interested in working with young children. Covers integrated developmentally appropriate activities, particularly Math, Science, Creative Arts, and Play. Emphasizes lesson plan development, routines and schedules, curriculum philosophies, presentation skills, and resource file development. Uses in-class demonstrations, group interaction, and hands-on participation. Includes curriculum planning to facilitate integration of state core curriculum standards in K-3.

EDEC 2640 (Active)
Literacy and Literature for Early Childhood
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 F, Sp
For Early Childhood students. Introduces practical aspects of fostering literacy development in young children. Focuses on emerging and early literacy in the home, early care, and education settings (infancy through age eight), with an emphasis on ages four through six. Studies strategies for holistic integration of the various literacy processes. Addresses the role of children's literature, the relationship between early language development and literacy opportunities and methods for developing language and positive attitudes toward books.

EDEC 2700 (Active/WorkFlow)
Early Childhood Practicum
3.0 : 0.0 : 9.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):EDEC 2600 with a
Corequisites(s):EDEC 2720
A core course for Early Childhood Education certificate and Associate Degree majors. Provides support teaching experiences in the Teacher Education Preschool. Includes planning and implementing learning plans, interactions with and guidance of children individually and in small groups, parent education opportunities, preparation of literacy bag, and application of technology.

EDEC 2720 (Active)
Early Childhood Assessment
2.0 : 1.0 : 3.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):EDEC 2600, B- or better and EDEC 2620
Corequisites(s):EDEC 2700
Implements assessment with children in the Teacher Education Preschool including anecdotal notes, checklists, event sampling, and logs. Connects daily child and program assessment to preschool curriculum planning and implementation. Prepares child portfolio assessment and use in conference with child and parents. Includes personal professional portfolio assessment.

EDEC 3620 (Active/WorkFlow)
Curriculum Foundations for Preprimary Set back to Active
3.0 : 0.0 : 9.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):EDEC 2600, B- or better
Corequisites(s):EDEC 3800
For dual certification Early Childhood Education students. Covers integrated developmentally appropriate activities for pre-K-Kindergarten. Emphasizes planning, implementation, and evaluation of active learning experiences for children. Includes group curriculum mapping of Utah Kindergarten State core. Requires 45 clock hours of supervised practical application with young children in the Teacher Education Preschool.

EDEC 3800 (Active/WorkFlow)
Assessment for Preprimary Set back to Active
1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):EDEC 2600, B- or better
Corequisites(s):EDEC 3620
Implements assessment with children in the Teacher Education Preschool including anecdotal notes, checklists, event sampling, and logs. Connects daily child and program assessment to preschool curriculum planning and implementation. Prepares child portfolio assessment and use in conference with child and parents. Includes personal professional portfolio assessment.