Eastern
Michigan University
Department
of Teacher Education
NAEYC/MASTER’S PROGRAM in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
| Required Courses in ECE Concentration |
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| NAEYC Standards for Advanced ECE Candidates |
CURR or EDPS Course Numbers & Objectives Related to Assignments |
Course Experiences and Assessment Methods |
| 1.0 Extend their knowledge and understanding of the dominant theories of human and sociocultural development and learning through the lifespan; knowledge of research on social, emotional, cognitive, language Aesthetic, motor, and perceptual developmental and learning needs and their families; and understanding of the child in the family and cultural context. |
ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE
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In
class reflection paper
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| ECE
601: Helping Young Children in Crisis Obj 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Participation
in class discussions activities Book review and reflection paper Assessment of intervention/prevention programs Participation in Web Caucus |
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| 2.0 Extend and develop knowledge and understanding of theories and content of curriculum and instruction and alternative models and methodologies. |
ECE
602: Implementing Appropriate Early Childhood Programs |
Participation
in class discussions/activities |
| ECE
613:
Curriculum Frameworks in Early Childhood Obj. 1,3,4,6 |
In class reflection papers | |
| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 3 |
Alternate practice models | |
| 3.0 Critically examine alternative perspectives regarding central issues in the field (for ex., child development, programs for young children and their families, research priorities, or implications for teacher education and staff development |
ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE |
In-class
reflection papers
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| ECE 693: Seminar: Early Childhood Education | Active
participation in seminar discussions Reflective writing about critical issues Documentation of outside readings Research paper on critical issues to the field |
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| EDPS
617:
Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 3,4 |
Participation
in class discussion/activities: critical evaluation of programs for children in poverty including children with special needs encompassing diverse learners; cross-national programs for children in poverty and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. Critical Reflection Essays |
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| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj. 1,2 |
Active participation in class discussions Web Caucus participation Final Examination | |
| 4.0 Extend their knowledge and ability to use and develop a variety of procedures for assessment of child development and learning, child care and early education environments, and early childhood education curricula; and understanding of types, purposes and appropriateness of various assessment procedures and instruments. |
ECE
641: Developmental Assessment of the Young Child: Theory and
Practice |
Participation
in class discussions and completion of "quick writes" |
| ECE
602: Implementing Appropriate Early Childhood Programs Obj. 3 |
Participation
in class discussions/activities on observation and assessment Completion of in class reflection papers |
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| 5.0
Develop and evaluate programs for children from a variety of diverse cultural and language backgrounds, as well as children of different age and developmental levels, including children with disabilities, children with developmental delays, children who are at-risk for developmental delays, and children with special abilities. |
EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications |
Participation in class discussion/activities: critical evaluation of programs from children in poverty including children with special needs encompassing diverse learners; cross-national programs for children in poverty and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. |
| ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE Obj. 4,6 |
Critical Reflection Essays | |
| ECE
613: Curriculum Frameworks in Early Childhood Obj. 5,6 |
Interdiciplinary Curriculum Dev. Project | |
| ECE
641: Developmental Assessment of the Young Child: Theory and
Practice Obj. 1,2 |
Teaching
presentation on family diversity Individual projects (designing a parent education or involvement program, writing a parent handbook, or designing a parent resource center) |
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| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj. 4 |
Adaptations
made to assessment report and performance-bases assessment report Recommendation sections of observation and portfolio report Active class participation Web Caucus participation |
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| 6.0
Apply interdisciplinary knowledge from such fields as sociology, psychology, health services, special education, history, philosophy, and anthropology to practice in early childhood education. |
ECE
601: Helping Young Children in Crisis through Curricular Activities
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Study
of selected crisis models |
| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 1,2 |
Participation
in small group activities and discussion about causes and conditions
of poverty Critical Reflection Essay |
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| 7.0
Engage in reflective inquiry and demonstrate professional self-knowledge, for example by collecting data about one's won practice and articulating a personal code of professional ethics. |
ECE
641: Developmental Assessment of the Young Child: Theory and
Practice |
Self-evaluation sections of 4 major projects- assessment report, observation report, performance-based assessment, and portfolio report. |
| ECE
602: Implementing Appropriate Early Childhood Programs Obj. 3,4 |
Teaching Practices Reflection paper | |
| ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE Obj. 2,3 |
In-class
reflection papers Parent interviews and/or evaluation of events for parents |
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| ECE
693: Seminar: Early Childhood Education Obj. 3,4 |
Active
participation in seminar discussions Documenting a professional code of ethics for the professional portfolio |
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| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 1,2,4 |
Reflective
discussion and writing about causes and conditions and social-psychological
impact of poverty; reflective analysis of personal and professional
practice Essay component of Major Lived-World Assignment |
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| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj. 9 |
Active
participation in class discussions Web Caucus participation |
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| 8.0
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team with colleagues and other professionals to achieve goals for children and families. |
ECE
641: Developmental Assessment of the Young Child: Theory and
Practice |
Completion
of 4 major projects in a group |
| ECE
602: Implementing Appropriate Early Childhood Programs Obj. 5 |
Group curriculum project | |
| ECE 601: Helping Young Children in Crisis Through Curricular activities | Work
in small groups for in class discussion, on web caucus Group oral report |
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| ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE Obj. 6 |
Group teaching presentation on family diversity | |
| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 5 |
Work
with a partner to document obstacles and create resources and referrals Major Lived-World assignment |
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| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj.5 |
Investigation of a prominent person, program, organization, or practice important to the field of ECE | |
| 9.0
Develop knowledge and skills required to serve as a mentor to others and a model of professional behavior for volunteers and other staff members. |
ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE |
Observation of in class role plays, simulations, and presentations |
| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 5 |
Create
and share resources and referrals to serve as a model for school and
community volunteers Major Lived-World assignment |
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| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj. 7 |
Final Examination | |
| 10.0
Understand the socio-cultural, historical and political forces that influence the diverse delivery systems through which programs are offered for young children and their families (for example, social service agencies, public schools, private enterprise.) |
ECE
601: Helping young Children in Crisis Through Curricular Activities |
Assessment of intervention and prevention services programs add materials which assess children in crisis |
| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 5 |
Document
and discuss the obstacles accessing resources in public service delivery
systems Major Lived-World Assignment |
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| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj. 1,8 |
Active
participation in class discussions Web Caucus participation Final Examination |
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| 11.0
Collect and interpret research, translate research findings into practice, demonstrate personal research skills, and implement applied research. |
ECE
602: Implementing Appropriate Early Childhood Programs |
Teaching Practices Reflection paper |
| ECE
601: Helping young Children in Crisis Through Curricular Activities Obj. 3,4 |
Action research paper | |
| ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE Obj. 1,6 |
Summary
and analysis of research article Group teaching presentation on family diversity |
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| ECE
693: Seminar: Early Childhood Education Obj. 1,2 |
Active
participation in seminar discussions Documentation of outside readings Research paper |
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| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 1,2,7 |
Final Project | |
| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj. 2,7,8 |
Review
of the literature paper on a current topic related to ECE Web Caucus participation Active participation in class discussions |
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| 12.0
Demonstrate deeper understanding of a particular area of specialization related to an intended career role (for example, administration and supervision of early childhood programs; family support programs; primary grade teaching or administration; early childhood special education/early intervention; or infant/toddler programming. |
ECE 693: Seminar in Early Childhood Education | Indepth portfolio documenting work and expertise in a specific area. |
| 13.0 Apply theoretical and research knowledge to practice in early childhood settings (their own classroom or other field assignments). For example, applications of theory to practice may be demonstrated during field study projects, action research, curriculum projects, or observed clinical practice. |
ECE
602: Implementing Appropriate Early Childhood Programs |
Teaching
Practices Reflection paper |
| ECE
601: Helping young Children in Crisis Through Curricular Activities Obj. 2,5 |
Action research paper | |
| ECE
610: Family, School and Community Partnerships in ECE Obj. 4 |
Individual projects (designing a parent education or involvement program, writing a parent handbook, or designing a parent resource center | |
| ECE
613: Curriculum Frameworks in Early Childhood Obj. 2 |
Curriculum
Package Review Standards Review |
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| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 2,4,7 |
Final Project | |
| 14.0 Are reflective professionals capable of taking leadership roles in schools or programs, mentoring novice teachers, and acting as advocates for children at local, state, and national levels. |
ECE
693: Seminar: Early Childhood Education |
Documentation in Portfolio of leadership roles, advocacy involvement, or other contributions to the profession |
| EDPS
617: Children in Poverty: Educational Implications Obj. 5 |
Major
Lived-World Assignment Final Project |
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| ECE
600: Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education Obj. 7,8 |
Investigation of a prominent person, program, organization, or practice important to the field of ECE | |
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