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EC 090: Practicum Remediation: Pre K-3
0 cr.
This course is not offered this academic year.
EC 205: Foundations in Early Child Care & Education
3 cr.
An introduction to early care and education with an overview of the historical and theoretical foundations of developmentally appropriate practices. The course will also introduce students to state regulations and early learning standards with special emphasis on the importance of professionalism and applying a Scriptural, ministry-minded approach to working with young children and families.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 3:00–4:15 | AL101 |
EC 221: Child Growth & Development
3 cr.
This course is an introduction to child growth and development, birth through age eight, with an emphasis on the interrelationships of the physical, intellectual, language, social, emotional and spiritual domains of development. Factors influencing development are also examined as are current and historical trends, issues, theories, research studies, and research methods used in the study of child development. Lab hours in the campus child early learning center are integral components of this course.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | AL204 |
EC 235: Creative Experiences for Young Children
2 cr.
An examination of the content and methods available to facilitate children's expression and learning through art, music, storytelling, and dramatic play within early care and education settings. Special emphasis on multiple intelligence theory and the use of the arts and creative experiences to enhance development across the curriculum. Students in this course will assist art instructors and complete lab hours within the campus school setting.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
EC 244: Early Childhood Curriculum
3 cr.
Broad overview of materials and methods for teaching young children across developmental domains, with an emphasis on the SC Early Learning Standards. Candidate will write and teach a developmentally appropriate lesson in a P-3 setting.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 12:35–1:50 | AL204 |
EC 302: Teaching Reading (Pre-K-3)
3 cr.
This course presents practical methods for the teaching of reading and introduces comprehension and word recognition skills included in a developmental reading program for grades Pre-K-3. Assessment techniques appropriate for the subject matter and grade level will be presented. Each student participates in actual classroom observations and demonstration teaching. Teacher candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina English Language Arts Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL308 |
EC 305: Teaching Science (Pre-K-3)
3 cr.
Introduction to strategies for teaching and learning basic Science process skills, principles, and concepts in the early childhood years (pre K-3rd grade), with special emphasis on active, hands-on, evidence-based instruction and materials, including technology tools. Candidates will gain and apply knowledge of the South Carolina ADEPT Performance Standards and prepare developmentally- appropriate activities and lesson and assessment plans based on national and South Carolina Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–2:15 | AL211 |
EC 307: Teaching Social Studies (Pre-K-3)
3 cr.
Introduction to strategies for teaching and learning of the social studies in the early childhood years (Pre K-3rd grade), with a special emphasis on children's spiritual, social and emotional development and on teaching and learning with music, movement, creative arts, technology tools, and inquiry and literature- based approaches. Candidates will gain and apply knowledge of the South Carolina ADEPT Performance Standards, prepare developmentally-appropriate activities and lesson and assessment plans based on national and South Carolina Academic Standards.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
EC 309: Teaching Language Arts (Pre-K-3)
3 cr.
This course will focus on young children's development of literacy and language skills and on key learning theories, approaches, materials, and evidence-based strategies for teaching the English language arts in the early childhood years (Pre-K-3rd grade). Candidates will gain and apply knowledge of the South Carolina ADEPT Performance Standards, prepare developmentally-appropriate lessons based on national and South Carolina Academic Standards, and use a variety of instructional resources and materials, including the tools of technology.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL212 |
EC 311: Teaching Mathematics (Pre-K-3)
3 cr.
An emphasis on the development of young children's mathematical thinking and problem solving abilities, along with the fundamental principles of mathematics and evidenced-based practices for teaching and learning math in the early childhood years (Pre-K-3rd grade). Candidates will gain and apply knowledge of the South Carolina ADEPT Performance Standards, prepare developmentally-appropriate activities and lesson and assessment plans based on national and South Carolina Academic Standards, and use a variety of instructional resources and materials, including tools of technology.
Prerequisites: Ma 109, Ma 110.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
EC 331: Practicum Pre-K-3
3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to provide structured opportunities to work with students of appropriate age for the program of study in which the student is preparing to teach. A minimum of 100 hours of supervised school activities must have been completed before student teaching. Acceptable activities include any activities which are normally part of a school program. Approximately 50 of the 100 hours will occur during this course. In addition, all students must have a minimum of 25 hours of church-related teaching activities. These activities may be completed anytime from the freshman year through the completion of this course. They may be done during the school year, semester breaks, or summer vacation. Logs for recording all of these activities are available in the Education Office. These logs will become part of a student's portfolio. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina Standards for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT).
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy - Passed.
Corequisite: EE 401.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 8:00–11:40 | AL200 |
| 1 | M | 5:00–5:50 | AL114 |
| 1 | T | 8:00–11:40 | AL114 |
EC 345: Home, School & Community Relations
2 cr.
A study of child, family, school, and community partnerships, with a special emphasis on parent communication and education, parenting styles, family systems theories, child abuse/neglect, and strategies for creating respectful, reciprocal relationships with families, other professionals, and community organizations. Strategies for designing safe and healthy environments for young children, for linking families with school and community resources, and for involving families and communities in children's education are presented. Students complete an 8-10 hour service learning project in a local agency serving young children and families.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
EC 499: Clinical Practice (Pre-K-3)
9 cr.
Observation, participation, conferencing and actual teaching are done for at least 60 full days. Student teachers will be evaluated on their classroom management and their use of current methods of teaching and planning. In addition, students will show ability to use information to develop instruction to meet the needs of individual students. Student teachers will meet in a weekly seminar with university supervisors during the semester they are student teaching. These meetings are designed to monitor and coordinate the student teacher's progress throughout the clinical practice assignment. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina Standards for Assisting, Developing, and EvaluatingProfessional Teaching (ADEPT). Students are required to apply for Clinical Practice and be fully admitted to the professional teacher preparation program one academic year prior to the semester they plan to do Clinical Practice.
Prerequisites: Ed 300, EE 408, EC 302, EC 307, EC 305, EC 309.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 4:35–5:50 | AL210 |
| 1 | DAILY | 1:00–1:50 | AL210 |