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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 275
EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: EDU 119 Corequisite: DRE 098
This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypical child development, positive early learning experiences, supporting and engaging diverse families, providing safe, warm and nurturing interactions, and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months.
EDU 240 Work-Based Learning Practice & Techniques (3-0-3)
Corequisite: DRE 098
This course covers de nitions and implementation strategies for various work-place
learning programs including apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, eld trip, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning and shadowing. Topics include preparing vocational teachers to guide and involve students in work-based learning programs to help prepare for entry into the workforce. Upon completion, students should be able to work with students to assist with selection and involvement in work-based learning programs for career development.
EDU 250 Teacher Licensure Preparation (3-0-3)
Corequisite: ENG 111 and MAT 143, MAT 152 or MAT 171
This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure
program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam prepara- tion, performance based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher education programs, the process to become a licensed teacher in North Carolina, and professionalism including expectations within the eld of education. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize educational terminology and demonstrate knowledge of teacher licensure processes including exam preparation, technology based portfolio assessment, and secondary admissions processes to the school of education at a senior institution.
EDU 251 Exploration Activities (3-0-3)
Corequisite: DRE 098
This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology,
engineering, math and social studies through investigative experiences. Emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental concepts, developmentally appropriate scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child in the discovery approach. Upon completion, students should be able to understand major concepts in each content area and implement appropriate experiences for young children.
EDU 259 Curriculum Planning (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: EDU 119 Corequisite: DRE 098
This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build developmentally effective approaches for culturally/linguistically/ability diverse young children. Topics in- clude components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to understand, evaluate, and use curriculum to plan for individual/group needs.
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