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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDU 178 Facilities Organization & Planning (2-2-3)
Corequisite: DRE 097
This course is a study of the problems related to educational facilities planning, layout,
and management. Emphasis is placed on applying basic principles to actual projects relat- ing to speci c occupational areas. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out an educational facility for an occupational area and develop a plan for the facilities.
EDU 179 Vocational Student Organization (3-0-3)
Corequisite: DRE 097
This course covers planning and organizing vocational youth clubs by understanding
the structure and operating procedures to use club activities for personal and professional growth. Topics include self-assessment to set goals, club structure, election and installation of of cers, club activities, function of committees, running meetings, contest preparation, and leadership skills. Upon completion students should be able to set personal goals, outline club structure, elect and install of cers.
EDU 184 Early Child Introductory Practicum (1-3-2)
Prerequisite: EDU 119 Corequisite: DRE 097
This course introduces students to early childhood settings and applying skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on observing children and assisting in the implementation of develop- mentally appropriate activities/environments for all children; and modeling re ective/profes- sional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate interactions with children and ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty visits. Site visit placement outside of Jackson, Macon or Swain counties must be approved by the program coordinator.
EDU 216 Foundations of Education (4-0-4)
Corequisite: DRE 098, ENG 002, or ENG 111
This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Top-
ics include the historical and philosophical in uences on education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in K-12 classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to re ect on classroom observations, analyze the different educational approaches, including classical/traditional and progressive, and have knowledge of the various roles of educational systems at the federal, state and local level. This course has been approved as a transferable elective for Western Carolina University.
EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: EDU 144 and EDU 145 Corequisite: DRE 098
This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with fami- lies/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as de ned by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. This course has been approved as a transferable elective at select institutions only.
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