East Stroudsburg University
Stroud Hall Room 209A
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-3356
(570) 422-3942 (Fax)
Department Chair
Early Childhood Education
Patricia Pinciotti
ppinciotti@po-box.esu.edu
(570)422-3356
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
ECED 262 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3:3:0)
This course includes the study of infants, toddlers, nursery school, kindergarten and primary school-aged children; a historical perspective of early intervention models, materials, equipment, and developmentally appropriate practices for use in a pre-school center, primary school, and the home; an evaluation of current trends and issues related to guiding and educating young children including the exceptional child. This course is directed toward prospective teachers and parents. Prerequisite: ELED 132.
ECED 363 Creativity in Childhood Education (3:3:0)
This course is designed to facilitate the exploration of the creative process on two levels. Students are encouraged to develop their own creative process while studying methods and theories that encourage creative behaviors in the classroom for children. Emphasis is placed on the development
of procedures that will ensure a climate conducive to creativity in pre-school and primary classrooms. Prerequisite: ELED 132, ECED 262, and admittance to department.
ECED 430 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education (12:0:30)
This course is a semester of guided teaching in two settings: a pre-school or kindergarten and a primary grade in an elementary school. This field experience is designed to provide the student teacher with the opportunity to demonstrate the competencies and understanding of the teacher-
learning process necessary to work effectively with children from pre-school to 3rd grade. Prerequisites: students must have Department approval which is obtained when all requirements described under the Student Teaching section on page 4665 and 4766 of this catalog have been completed. In addition to these requirements, early childhood education majors must satisfy the following prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program; completion of all early childhood
education major courses with no grade lower than a C; passing the appropriate Praxis II content knowledge test (Praxis II Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge); Act 34 and/or FBI clearance and Act 151. Students must have a 3.0 GPA prior to graduation from ESU to be certified in the State of Pennsylvania.
ECED 464 Early Childhood Curriculum I-Birth to Age 3 (3:3:0)
This course uses observations and interactions with children, teachers, and families to examine typical and atypical development of infants and toddlers. Students observe and participate in programs to examine appropriate physical and psychological environments, learn to construct appropriate curriculum, gain practice in responsive teacher-child interactions, engage in systematic observations and begin to establish collaborative professional relationships with families and other early childhood educators. Prerequisites: ECED 162; ELED 132 and admittance to department.
ECED 465 Early Childhood Curriculum II-3 to 6 Years (3:3:0)
This course uses observations and interactions with children, teachers, and families to examine typical and atypical development of preschoolers. Students observe and participate in programs to examine appropriate physical and psychological environments, learn to construct appropriate curriculum, gain practice in responsive teacher-child interactions, engage in systematic observations
and begin to establish collaborative professional relationships with families and other early childhood educators. Prerequisites: ECED 162; ELED 132 and admittance to department.
ECED 466 Early Childhood Curriculum III -6 to 8 Years (3:3:0)
This course uses observations and interactions with children, teachers, and families to examine typical and atypical development of primary grade children. Students observe and participate in programs to examine appropriate physical and psychological environments, learn to construct appropriate curriculum, gain practice in responsive teacher-child interactions, engage in systematic observations and begin to establish collaborative professional relationships with families and other early childhood educators. Prerequisites: ECED 162; ELED 132 and admittance to department.
ECED 489 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3:3:0)
This course emphasis is on organization and administration of high quality pre-school programs, including supervising, staffing, housing, equipment, programs, records, financing and budgeting, and parent involvement. The course is directed toward prospective early childhood teachers and day care center personnel. Prerequisites: ELED 132; ECED 262 and admittance to department.
ECED 495 Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3:3:0)
This course emphasizes current trends, issues, and problems related to educating young children. It includes a survey of the many resources available as well as opportunities to meet with and benefit from the experiences of several practicing professionals. Prerequisites: ELED 132; ECED 262 and admittance to department.
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