Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

EC 210 INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD

BRANDI RUDLAND

Fall 2016

DAKOTA COLLEGE BOTTINEAU

Course Syllabus

Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester

Course Description:

This course provides comprehensive coverage of early childhood professions, the field’s historical,

philosophical, and social foundations, and the conditions that affect programs for children. In

addition, the course examines stages of development and current childcare topics and issues.

Relationship to Campus Theme:

The goal of the Paraprofessional Early Childhood program is to prepare professionals to work as an

early childhood professional and provide an educational continuum for degree advancement. The

paraprofessional program is committed to hands-on learning and uses field experiences early

childhood settings as common instructional techniques.

Goals/Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, student will:

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Students will compare and contrast the major existing theories that influence early

childhood education.

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Students will recognize and incorporate play as a primary tool for children in the

acquisition of knowledge and the construction of understanding.

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Students will use and explain the rationale for developmentally appropriate methods

that include play, small group projects, open-ended questioning, group discussion,

problem solving, cooperative learning, and inquiry experiences to help young

children develop intellectual curiosity, solve problems, and make decisions.

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Students will use a variety of strategies to encourage children's physical, social,

emotional, aesthetic, and cognitive development.

Course Title:

Introduction to Early Childhood

Instructor:

Brandi Rudland

Course Prefix/Number:

EC 210

Office:

Thatcher 1109

Class Location:

ONLINE

Office Hours: M-F 8-4:30

CALL OR EMAIL FOR APPOINTMENT

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

ONLINE

Instructor Contact Information:

Phone:

701-228-5604 office, 701-822-3112 cell

Email:

brandi.rudland@dakotacollege.edu

Emails will be checked daily, if you need to contact me

after hours feel free to call or text.

Credits: 3

Pre-/Co-requisites:

None