• GSE 6140: Adolescent Development

  2.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Study of physical, mental, social, and psychological characteristics of adolescents, their needs and problems, and methods of working with those who have behavior problems.
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• GSE 6201: EC/ECE Coaching Course 1

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Educator coaching is an evidence-based strategy to increase program quality and teacher effectiveness in early childhood/early childhood education classrooms, programs, and home delivery systems. This course will train EC/ECE coaches using material from research-based sources, program experiences, and related theory. Participants will learn recommended practices in coaching related to early childhood and develop a systematic, individualized approach to effective coaching. Participants will learn practical strategies for coaching early childhood staff of diverse backgrounds and varying adult learning styles. Materials and discussions will include theory, research, interpersonal communication skills, and a systematic approach to more intentional coaching. Students will apply these strategies to Case Studies and field work experiences throughout the course and will participate in hands-on activities in class to apply new skills. Educator coaching skills will apply to any early childhood/early childhood education curriculum or model. This is course 1 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential.
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• GSE 6202: EC/ECE Coaching Course 2

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Becoming an effective educator coach is a result of theoretical understanding, introspection, thoughtful planning, application of coaching skills and knowledge, and continuous self-improvement. This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing educator coaching. Participants will integrate skills with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Discussions will include self-reflective practices, self- directed action, planning and goal setting, and managing progress and accountability. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and share ideas, successes, and challenges with other students in this course. This is course 2 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite:    CHF 4201 and MED 6201
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• GSE 6210: Education Law & Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course considers the legal rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, faculty and other educational practitioners. Students will connect these to education systems, policies, programs, and operations as determined by state and federal constitutions, laws, and court decisions.
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• GSE 6215: Critical P&R Inclusive ECE

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course examines the historical, philosophical, ethical, and cultural roots of contemporary perspectives and research on early childhood and inclusion. Students will explore methods of understanding the lived experience of diverse children and early childhood professionals, and how research can inform practice, leadership, and policy.
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• GSE 6220: Understand Child Bey Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course provides a foundation for understanding and engaging with children's behavior and needs in school, home, and community settings, toward new and relational understandings of children, child development, and difference. While studying theories and research from fields of neuroscience, psychoanalysis, Disability Studies in Education, and critical perspectives in early childhood education, students will practice therapeutic techniques for observation and engagement with children and families.
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• GSE 6230: ObserveAssess Child in Context

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course provides students with knowledge and skills to use observation, documentation, and assessment tools to inform instruction, planning, and intervention programs for young children birth through eight years. Special attention is given to contextualized assessment practices that are responsive to children's strengths, needs, cultures, races, languages, and family experiences.
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• GSE 6240: Cultural Sustain Advoc Collab

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course explores Culturally Sustaining ethical practice for navigating the challenges, hopes, and possibilities that early childhood professionals may experience as they collaborate and advocate with diverse children and families. Topics include the social and cultural construction of the meaning of difference, race, disability, and intrinsic difference at the intersection of identity. Historical and contemporary rights, movements, and priorities of disability and other communities (e.g., low income, immigrant, etc.) with a specific emphasis on issues of access and opportunity. Program, community and social systemic change, and self-advocacy. Students will collaborate with families, analyze the application of laws to their practice, program and social policies, and advocate to address challenges within specific sites, communities and systems.
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• GSE 6250: Inclusive ECI& Special Ed

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Students will explore and apply current theory and practice in critical special education, Disability Studies in Education, and infant and child mental health for supporting young children (birth-age 8) with disabilities by supporting caregiver-child relationships in family, early childhood community and classroom environments. Students will gain an understanding of applicable history, laws and policies around inclusive education and special education service provision to effectively and equitably collaborate with children, families, and service providers in public and private settings in ways that sustain the rights and cultures of individual children and families, and of disability communities.
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• GSE 6260: Inclusive EC Curriculum

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Critical issues, theories, research, and practice in curriculum for inclusive early childhood education. The goal of this course is to assist students in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum that is accessible and culturally sustaining for diverse children and families. Students will be challenged to develop and articulate their own philosophies on what should be taught to young children and why.
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