• EDEC 2600: Introduction to Early Childhood Education

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-. Introduces the field of early childhood education. Focuses on the historical, theoretical and philosophical foundations of early childhood education. Emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices, constructivism, and integrated, child-centered curriculum. Covers learning in all domains and content areas. Explores the components that identify quality programs for young children. Addresses ethical and professional teaching practices. Includes 8 hours of classroom observations.. Canvas Course Mats $60/Sage applies.
  ShareEDEC 2600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

• EDEC 2610: Child Guidance

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-. Focuses on the adult role in fostering the social and emotional development of young children. Emphasizes strategies adults can use to build positive self-concept, appropriate social behaviors, empathy, independence, responsibility and effective communication in children. Addresses the value of play to enhance children's social development. Introduces strategies to reduce aggressive behaviors. Examines factors that effect resiliency in young children. Includes 20 hours of structured field observations and interactions with young children.
  ShareEDEC 2610 - Child Guidance

• EDEC 2620: Early Childhood Curriculum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-, EDEC 2600 recommended. Examines the philosophy of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in connection to teaching preschool children, preparing the classroom environment, and planning/implementing instruction. Investigates a variety of curriculum models. Addresses the role of play to support learning in all areas of development. Introduces the principles of intentional teaching. Focuses on creating and teaching child-guided and teacher-guided learning experiences using early childhood standards. Covers integrating content when planning lessons. Includes curriculum mapping to facilitate integration of state core curriculum standards in early childhood classrooms. Includes 20 hours of field experiences in an early childhood classroom.. Course fee of $10 for materials applies.
  ShareEDEC 2620 - Early Childhood Curriculum

• EDEC 2630: Literacy and Literature for Early Childhood

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-. Introduces practical aspects of fostering literacy development in young children. Focuses on emerging and early literacy in the home, early care, and education settings. Investigates strategies for holistic integration of various literacy processes. Addresses the role of appropriate children's literature to support early language and literacy development. Examines methods for developing positive attitudes towards reading, writing and books.
  ShareEDEC 2630 - Literacy and Literature for Early Childhood

• EDEC 2700: Early Childhood Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-, EDEC 2600 with a B- or higher. Corequisite(s): EDEC 2720. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EDEC 2610 and EDEC 2620. Provides support-teaching and lead-teaching experiences in partnership preschool programs. Includes planning and implementing learning plans. Focuses on appropriate interactions with children in whole groups, small groups and individually. Addresses positive and effective guidance strategies. Provides parent education opportunities. Provides individual and collaborative reflection on teaching practices. Addresses professional and ethical teaching practices. Requires an assigned field experience with children.. Course fee of $25 for materials applies.
  ShareEDEC 2700 - Early Childhood Practicum

• EDEC 2720: Early Childhood Assessment

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ACT (or equivalent) composite score of 21+, or (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 or higher) with a minimum grade of C-, EDEC 2600 with a B- or higher. Corequisite(s): EDEC 2700. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EDEC 2610 and EDEC 2620. Addresses assessment of children in an early childhood classroom during the practicum experience. Focuses on authentic assessment of young children, using anecdotal observations, child work samples, photos, checklists, event samplings, and logs. Emphasizes using child assessment to inform curriculum planning. Prepares participants to create child portfolio assessments for use in parent conferences. Includes creating a professional teaching portfolio assessment.
  ShareEDEC 2720 - Early Childhood Assessment

• EDEC 3820: Assessment in the PreK-K classroom

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EDEC 2620. Addresses assessment with children in pre-k or kindergarten classrooms. Focuses on authentic assessment of young children using anecdotal observations, child work samples, checklists, event samplings, and logs. Emphasizes assessment to inform curriculum planning. Addresses the connection between daily child assessment to Utah Early Childhood Core Standards or Utah State Kindergarten Core standards. Prepares participants to create child portfolio assessments for use in conference with parents. Includes personal professional portfolio assessment.
  ShareEDEC 3820 - Assessment in the PreK-K classroom

• EDEL 1010: Introduction to Education

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Facilitates matriculation into professional education programs. Examines the relationships of teaching, learning, motivating, and instructing in classroom settings. Includes observation in public schools to help students understand these relationships and appreciate the role of professional educators in today's society. Requires substantial commitment of time to off-campus field experiences.
  ShareEDEL 1010 - Introduction to Education

• EDEL 2200: Introduction to Educational Technology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores the evaluation, selection, and use of technology for children. Develops students' confidence in the use of a variety of technologies. Includes authentic hands-on experiences with digital tools. May be delivered online.
  ShareEDEL 2200 - Introduction to Educational Technology

• EDEL 2330: Childrens Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Focuses on current and classic children's literature for ages 0-12. Examines picture books, beginning readers, chapters books and novels. Addresses evaluating the literary quality of children's books in a variety of genres. Covers book awards and selection criteria for quality literature. Examines reading motivation and enjoyment. Investigates controversial issues in children's literature.. Canvas Course Mats $34/Pearson applies.
  ShareEDEL 2330 - Childrens Literature