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C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N SEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION(ECE.)ECE. 191 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836 and READ 836, or ENGL 846, orESOL 400, or equivalent.An overview of the body of world literature deemedappropriate and enriching for children from infancy toadolescence. Designed to impart knowledge about andpractice in storytelling techniques, as well as practicalexperience in presenting age-appropriate literature tochildren and youth. Theory and practice in discerning literarygenres, criteria for selection, and techniques forusing classic and contemporary literature with young people.Also listed as LIT. 191. Transfer credit: CSU (C2).ECE. 201 CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836.Examination of the major physical, psychosocial andcognitive/language developmental milestones for children,both typical and atypical, from conception throughadolescence. Emphasis on interactions between maturationalprocesses and environmental factors, While studyingdevelopmental theory and investigative researchmethodologies, students will observe children, evaluateindividual differences, and analyze characteristics ofdevelopment at various stages. Also listed as PSYC 201.Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3, E1).ECE. 210 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONPRINCIPLES (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836.Overview of the history, nature, and goals of EarlyChildhood Education. Exploration of various programmodels in ECE, current issues, and long-range trends.Qualifications and training required for teachers of youngchildren. Transfer credit: CSU.ECE. 211 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONCURRICULUM (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836 and READ 836, or ENGL 846, orESOL 400, or equivalent.An overview of knowledge and skills related to providingappropriate curriculum and environments for youngchildren from birth to age 8. Students will examine ateacher’s role in supporting development and fosteringthe joy of learning for all young children using observationand assessment strategies emphasizing the essential roleof play. An overview of content areas will include, but notbe limited to, language and literacy, social and emotionallearning, sensory learning, art and creativity, and mathand science. Transfer credit: CSU.ECE. 212 CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836.An overview of contemporary family and communityissues influencing childhood. Interactions among thechild, family, school, peers, media, and the community areexplored. The <strong>course</strong> focuses on the socializationprocess, including cultural and ethnic diversity, parentingstyles, gender roles, and the role of the community.Community resources available to children and familiesare also covered. Also listed as FCS 212. Transfer credit:UC; CSU (D3).ECE. 213 THE SCHOOL-AGE CHILD (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.Relevant and responsible program planning for beforeandafter-school child care. The developmental needs ofthe child 6 to 12 years of age (middle childhood), familyinvolvement and implications, and available communityresources for systematic out-of-school care for elementary-agedchildren are included. Transfer credit: CSU.ECE. 214 CHILD-PARENT RELATIONS (3)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.Emotional, social, intellectual and physical developmentof children with an emphasis on a multiculturalapproach to parent-child relations, diversity of family systemsin today’s society, and how these influence thedeveloping child. Also listed as FCS 213. Transfer credit:CSU (E1).ECE. 223 INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 836 and READ 836, or ENGL 846, orequivalent.Focus on the major developmental trends, abilities andinfluences of behavior during the first three years of life.Emphasis is placed on social, emotional and physicalmilestones, early learning and brain development, andunderstanding behavior and temperaments. Transfercredit: CSU.170 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u <strong>2011</strong> – 2 012 C ATA L O G

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