Early Childhood Education
ECE 110 (3 Credits) Spring
Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments (3+0)
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.)
ECE 111 (1 Credit) Spring
Nutrition for Young Children (1+0)
Appropriate ways to meet the nutritional needs of infants and young children, including laws, regulations, and appropriate practices relative to food handling service.
ECE 112 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Healthy Environment for Young Children (1+0)
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.)
ECE 113 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Safe Environment for Young Children (1+0)
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.)
ECE 114 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Learning Environments (1+0)
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.)
ECE 120 (4 Credits) Fall, Spring
Curriculum and Activities for Young Children (3.75+.5)
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. Developmentally appropriate methods of facilitating individual and small group experiences, teacher-directed times, transitions and assessment are included. (Alternative: ECE 121, 122, 123 and 124.)
ECE 121 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Physical Activities for Young Children (1+0)
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.)
ECE 122 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Cognitive Activities for Young Children (1+0)
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.)
ECE 123 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Communicative Activities (1+0)
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.)
ECE 124 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Creative Activities for Young Children (1+0)
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.)
ECE 125 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Learning Mathematics (1+0)
Overview of how children construct mathematical meanings. Introduction to mathematical learning principles and experiences for children, 3 - 8 years.
ECE 130 (2 Credits) Fall
Culture, Learning and the Young Child (2+0)
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.
ECE 140 (3 Credits) Spring
Positive Social Development (2.5+.5)
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.)
ECE 141 (1 Credit) Spring
Class Management (1+0)
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.)
ECE 142 ( 1 Credit) Spring
Social Development of the Young Child (1+0)
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.)
ECE 143 (1 Credit) Spring
Developing Positive Self-Concepts in Young Children (1+0)
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.)
ECE 170 (1 - 3 Credits) Fall, Spring, Summer, As Demand Warrants
Practicum I (.5+varied)
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.)
ECE 171 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Program Management (1+0)
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.
ECE 172 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Professionalism (1+0)
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.
ECE 205 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring (TVC)
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Overview of Early Childhood Profession (2.75+.5)
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.
ECE 210 (3 Credits) Spring
Child Development and Guideance (3+0)
Social, emotional, physical and intellectual development in children of early and middle childhood. Includes implications for effective child guidance and motivation in the classroom.
ECE 220 (2 Credits) Spring
Infant and Toddler Care (1+2)
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.)
ECE 221 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Young Child and the Family (1+0)
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.
ECE 225 (1 Credit) Fall/Spring
Family Day Care Home Provider Training (1+0 )
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.
ECE 230 (3 Credits) Fall
Introduction to Children with Special Needs (3+0)
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.)
ECE 240 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (3+0)
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 instructor permission.)
ECE 245 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Child Development (3+0) 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.
ECE 250 (1 Credit) Alternate Spring
Activities for School-Age Child Care (1+0)
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: 2001-02.)
ECE 270 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring, Summer, As Demand Warrants
Practicum II (.5 +11.5)
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.)
ECE 299 (1 - 3 Credits) Fall, Spring, Summer, As Demand Warrants
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.)
ECE 301 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Parents as Partners in Education (2.75+.5)
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: 2001 - 02.)
ECE 340 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Financial Management of Early Childhood Programs (2.75+.5)
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: 2001-02.)
ECE 341 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Personnel Management of Early Childhood Programs (2.75+.5)
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: 2001-02.)
ECE 342 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Family Relationships (3+0)
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: SOC 242 and ECE 245 or PSY 240 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ECE 442 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Family Resource Management
Management of resources which help families meet and alter the increasing complexities of life. Involves purposeful actions which affect the use of time, money, energy, skills, talents and knowledge. Roles, goals, and decision-making within our multicultural society throughout the life cycle. (Prerequisite: SOC 242, ECE 245 or PSY 240 and upper division status, or permission of instructor. Next offered: Spring 2001-02.)