Early Childhood Education Courses
Back to subjects list- ECED 1101 Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
- ECED 1104 Child Growth and Development
- ECED 1107 Intro to Early Childhood Education
- ECED 1111 Practicum I: Field Experience in ECED
- ECED 1114 Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices in ECED
- ECED 1116 Behavior Guidance
- ECED 1135 Creative Activities and Environments
- ECED 1138 Observing & Assessing
- ECED 2208 Infant and Toddler Learning Experience
- ECED 2220 Early Childhood Education Program Planning and Development
- ECED 2222 Foundations of School Age Care
- ECED 2224 Introduction to Language and Literacy
- ECED 2230 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education
- ECED 2237 Professional Practices in Early Childhood Education
- ECED 2240 Practicum II: Early Childhood Education Advanced Field Experience
Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices in ECED
This 3-credit course provides an in-depth exploration of the family strengths approach and the significance of belonging and family connectedness in child development. Students will develop culturally responsive strategies to address prejudice, bias, and various forms of discrimination, fostering an asset-based mindset that values diverse backgrounds and identities. Through self-reflection, students will enhance their cultural competence and mitigate biases, creating inclusive learning environments. The course emphasizes building collaborative relationships with families and community agencies, understanding historical trauma, and employing trauma-informed practices. Additionally, students will explore identity formation theories and critically examine privilege, oppression, and systemic issues, developing strategies to promote equity and social justice in educational settings. Prerequisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None
Credit Breakdown
| Credit Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3.00 |
| Lab | 0 |
| On the job training | n/a |
| Total Credits | 3.00 |