Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

EC233 Pre-K Methods and Materials Christy Jackson Spring 2019 Dakota College Bottineau Course Syllabus Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester Course Title: Pre-K Methods and Materials Instructor: Christy Jackson Course Prefix/Number: EC233 Office: Online Class Location: Online Office Hours: Online. Arrange chat sessions with the instructor as needed. Lecture/Lab Schedule: Within the online course. Students are not required to attend any sessions on campus. Instructor Contact Information: Phone: 701-240-5866 Email: Moodle course email system. Credits: 3 Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Description: Course Description: This course focuses on the physical and cognitive development of children, the promotion of literacy, and the utilization of creative experiences in child care settings. Topics include developmental needs of children, age -appropriate activities, cognitive theory and brain research; creative environments, language arts, music/movement, art and aesthetic experiences. Students will evaluate, plan and implement activities that focus on children's needs and interests. Relationship to Campus Theme: The goal of the Caregiver Services Department is to prepare professionals to work in the caregiver industry and provide an educational continuum for degree advancement. The Caregiver Department is committed to a hands-on learning environment and uses field experiences in caregiving settings as common instructional techniques. Goals/Objectives: Students will implement activities/lessons through a variety of child-directed and teacher-directed approaches. * Students will recognize, select and/or create curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for the domains of cognitive, social/emotional, motor, aesthetic, physical, and language. Students will demonstrate effective teaching techniques in various curriculum areas, including: science, math, arts, music and movement, literacy, and social studies. Students will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of materials to encourage versatility of thinking and learning in children. Student Outcomes: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the: CEC Standard Evidence/Criteria Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of individuals and families SEP3S1 Page 37, 3c: Learning Styles Page 211, 3b: Ecomaps Review DAP Practices Page 241, 1f: Parent engagement strategies Basic instructional and remedial strategies and materials SEP4K1 Page 36, 3d: Analyze program against DAP principles Page 120, 3b: Plan active group time activity