EDUCATION CAREERS

EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Ι 704

1 credit

This first-year course covers the core aspects associated with the care and development of young children with emphasis on the important knowledge and skills needed for the healthy development of infants and toddlers. Students will document observations of preschoolers, develop lesson plans and carry out learning activities with preschoolers. This course gives students the information they need to communicate and work effectively with children. Study of the health, safety and nutrition of young children will be emphasized. Opportunities for observation and interaction with pre-school children within our onsite preschool setting will be included. Students will have the opportunity to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 5 and 9 of the Graduation Portfolio.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION II 705

1 credit

Second year students develop their skills and knowledge as they apply their understanding of young children through practical application of experiences within the onsite pre-school settings. In-depth study within the area of education and professional workplace practices will be addressed; the Rhode Island Teacher Assistant Standards will be stressed and applied within the coursework. Students will analyze strategies that promote growth and development of children ages three to five. Students will have the opportunity to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, and 5 of the Graduation Portfolio.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION III 706

1 credits

Students will complete the training for certification in the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards. They will implement learning activities in curriculum areas that meet a child’s developmental needs, language, learning style, and cultural values. Emphasis will be placed on the young child and how learning develops, the identification of special needs and addressing the needs of all learners within the classroom. Students will have interaction and active engagement with children ages 3-5 within the onsite preschool. Students will have the opportunity to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2 and 5 of the Graduation Portfolio.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IV 716

2 credits

Fourth year students will continue to develop their skills and knowledge through coursework geared towards working with the elementary aged child. They will apply their understanding through individual internship experiences at local elementary and pre-school settings. Students will develop strong skills as they carry out lesson plans and assessments for children at the elementary level. Students will prepare for the ParaPro Assessment gain teacher assistant certification. Students are encouraged to participate in an internship. Students will have the opportunity to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 5 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.