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EC233 Pre-K Methods and Materials
Christy Jackson
Spring 2017
Dakota College Bottineau
Course Syllabus
Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester
Course Title:
Pre-K Methods and Materials
Instructor:
Christy Jackson
Course Prefix/Number:
EC233
Office:
Online
Class Location:
Online
Office Hours:
Online. Arrange chat sessions with the
instructor as needed.
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Within the online course.
Students are not required to attend any sessions on
campus.
Instructor Contact Information:
Phone: 701-240-5866
Email: Moodle course email system.
Credits:
3
Pre-/Co-requisites:
None
Course Description:
Course Description: This course focuses on the physical and cognitive development of children, the
promotion of literacy, and the utilization of creative experiences in child care settings. Topics include developmental
needs of children, age -appropriate activities, cognitive theory and brain research; creative environments, language arts,
music/movement, art and aesthetic experiences. Students will evaluate, plan and implement activities that focus on
children's needs and interests.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
The goal of the Caregiver Services Department is to prepare professionals to work in
the caregiver industry and provide an educational continuum for degree advancement. The Caregiver Department is
committed to a hands-on learning environment and uses field experiences in caregiving settings as common
instructional techniques.
Goals/Objectives:
Students will implement activities/lessons through a variety of child-directed and teacher-directed
approaches. * Students will recognize, select and/or create curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for the
domains of cognitive, social/emotional, motor, aesthetic, physical, and language. Students will demonstrate effective
teaching techniques in various curriculum areas, including: science, math, arts, music and movement, literacy, and social
studies. Students will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of materials to encourage versatility of thinking and
learning in children.
Student Outcomes:
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the:
CEC
Standard
Evidence/Criteria
Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of individuals
and families
SEP3S1
Page 37, 3c: Learning Styles
Page 211, 3b: Ecomaps
Review DAP Practices
Page 241, 1f: Parent engagement strategies
Basic instructional and remedial strategies and
materials
SEP4K1
Page 36, 3d: Analyze program against DAP
principles
Page 120, 3b: Plan active group time activity