Early Learning & Teacher Education
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ECED& 100 Introduction to Child Care • 2 Cr.
Designed to meet the 20 hour basic training outcomes for early childhood and school age professionals as outlined by the Washington STARS system. Topic areas addressed include child growth and development, cultural competency and sensitivity, child guidance, and the health and safety of children in group settings. Previously ECED 170. Either ECED 170 or ECED& 100 may be taken for credit, but not both.
ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education • 5 Cr.
Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. Previously ECED 171. Previously ECED 171.Either ECED 171 or ECED& 105 may be taken for credit, but not both.
ECED& 107 Health, Safety, and Nutrition • 5 Cr.
Develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health, nutrition, and safety of children in group care and education programs. Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, responsibilities for mandated reporting, and available community resources. Previously ECED 204. Either ECED 204 or ECED& 107 may be taken for credit, but not both.
ECED& 120 Practicum-Nurturing Relationships • 2 Cr.
In an early learning setting apply best practice for engaging nurturing relationships with children. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. Format includes laboratory participation.
ECED& 132 Nurturing Care-Infants and Toddlers • 3 Cr.
Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally relevant care. Previously ECED 180. Either ECED 180 or ECED& 132 may be taken for credit, but not both.
ECED& 160 Curriculum Development • 5 Cr.
Investigate learning theory, program planning, and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills, and growth in young children (birth-age 8). Format includes laboratory participation. Previously ECED 181. Either ECED 181 or ECED& 160 may be taken for credit, but not both.
ECED 170 Basics of Childcare • 2 Cr.
Meets the key learning outcomes mandated by state legislation and outlined by the Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS) for all childcare and school age providers.
ECED 171 Introduction to Early Childhood Education • 5 Cr.
Presents theories and practices of Early Childhood Education. Format includes observations in preschools, childcare centers, Head Start agencies, kindergartens, and elementary schools.
ECED 172 Learning Environments & Social Relationships • 5 Cr.
Presents materials, methods, and professional practices of the early childhood curriculum. Includes the planning and preparation of the learning environment, the selection of appropriate equipment and materials, and the teachers and learners' role in the learning process. Also addresses positive child guidance. Includes active participation in an early childhood setting.
ECED 180 Connecting with Infants & Toddlers • 4 Cr.
Surveys brain development, developmental milestones, partnerships with parents, appropriate activities, healthy environments, and guidance techniques. Open to anyone interested in the child from birth to age three. Format includes lecture and worksite experience.
ECED 181 Children's Creative Activities • 5 Cr.
Presents practical ways to plan, select, prepare, and use creative curriculum materials and activities for young children. Students focus on creative activities for groups. Format includes laboratory participation. Prerequisite: Conversational English.
ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment • 3 Cr.
Collect and record observation of and assessment data on young children in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group and the community. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions and communicating findings.
ECED 191 Early Childhood Education Practicum I • 5 Cr.
Focuses on lesson planning, use of materials and equipment as teaching tools, and the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices. Students get closely supervised experience in a school (primary grades), preschool, childcare center, or Head Start agency. Requires nine hours of directed participation per week in the educational setting. Prerequisite: Conversational English, completion of one or more early childhood education courses, and permission of instructor.
ECED 192 Early Childhood Education Practicum II • 5 Cr.
Focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum for young children. Related topics include lesson planning, environmental arrangement, the appropriate use of materials and tools, and making positive connections with young children and their families. Format includes nine hours per week of supervised laboratory participation. Prerequisite: ECED 191, conversational English, completion of one or more early childhood education courses, and permission of instructor.
ECED 193 Early Childhood Practicum III • 3 Cr.
Students identify an area of concentration to develop and implement a related research project with practical application to an early childhood education setting. Includes 66 hours participation in the early childhood setting. Prerequisite: ECED 191 and 192, conversational English, and permission of instructor.
ECED 198 Special Seminar in Early Childhood Education • V1-5 Cr.
Allows study of special topics related to early childhood education. Topics are announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
ECED 199 Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education • V1-5 Cr.
Covers special projects or supervised independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ECED 201 Family & Community Involvement • 3 Cr.
Develops interviewing skills and competency in parent contacts. Students learn to involve parents in understanding the child's home and school environment. Other topics include community resources and referral agencies. Format includes lecture and discussion.
ECED 204 Child Health & Safety • 3 Cr.
Focuses on creating and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for the young child. Students learn about the basic nutritional needs of children, good health practices, and accident prevention in the home and classroom.
ECED 295 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education • V1-5 Cr.
Allows in-depth study or approved work experience in the field of early childhood education. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
ECED 296 Special Seminar in Early Childhood Education • 5 Cr.
Allows study of special topics related to early childhood education. Topics are announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ECED 298 Special Seminar in Early Childhood Education • V1-5 Cr.
Allows study of special topics related to early childhood education. Topics are announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
ECED 299 Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education • V1-5 Cr.
Covers special projects or supervised independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
