Early Childhood Education Archives - º£½ÇÂÒÂ× /academic-area/early-childhood-education/ º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:36:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/10/favicon1.ico Early Childhood Education Archives - º£½ÇÂÒÂ× /academic-area/early-childhood-education/ 32 32 Foundations of Early Childhood Education /course/foundations-of-early-childhood-education/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:35:28 +0000 /?post_type=gb_course&p=31238 This course provides an overview of the history of childhood and childcare as well as a survey of the existing program models. Various environments, materials, and resources that meet developmental […]

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This course provides an overview of the history of childhood and childcare as well as a survey of the existing program models. Various environments, materials, and resources that meet developmental and educational needs of young children will be presented. Students will observe and evaluate programs based on principles of developmentally-appropriate practice as outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Fall/Spring

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Child, Family and Community Relationships /course/child-family-and-community-relationships/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:42 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/child-family-and-community-relationships/ Young children are best understood and supported through the context of families, culture, community, and society. This course will explore ways to establish relationships with children, families, and colleagues while […]

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Young children are best understood and supported through the context of families, culture, community, and society. This course will explore ways to establish relationships with children, families, and colleagues while recognizing strengths and challenges through the lens of culture, family structure, language, racial identity, gender, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, and economic class. Students will identify ways to establish collaborative relationships and consider their own implicit and explicit biases that may be contributing to interactions. Professional advocacy and ethics, and their role in working with children and families will be examined. Prerequisite: ECE100G and 3 additional ECE credits.

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Language and Literacy in ECE /course/language-and-literacy-in-ece/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:29 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/language-arts-in-early-childhood-education/ This course provides an overview of developmentally appropriate language and literacy curriculum for young children birth through age 8. Students will explore key concepts in engaging children in language and […]

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This course provides an overview of developmentally appropriate language and literacy curriculum for young children birth through age 8. Students will explore key concepts in engaging children in language and literacy experiences, learn how to create language-rich learning environments and examine how to engage families in language and literacy activities. The course emphasizes the importance of literature in children’s development and introduces strategies to enhance and extend language and literacy activities through the creative arts. Access to young children is required for the course.

Prerequisites: ECE100G plus nine additional ECE credits or the program coordinator’s permission.

Fall semester.

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Developmentally-Appropriate Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers /course/developmentally-appropriate-curriculum-for-infants-and-toddlers/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:29 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/developmentally-appropriate-curriculum-for-infants-and-toddlers/ This course provides an in-depth study of the normal growth and development of the child from birth through toddlerhood. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of emotional, social, cognitive, physical, […]

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This course provides an in-depth study of the normal growth and development of the child from birth through toddlerhood. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and language development patterns of infants and toddlers. The student will learn to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon standards of NAEYC and New Hampshire Bureau of Child Care Licensing. The sequential and effective use of play materials will be presented as essential to an infant and toddler curriculum. Students will be required to volunteer and observe eight hours in an infant and toddler program. Prerequisite: ECE100G or permission of the instructor or Program Coordinator.

Fall semester

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Supporting the Special Needs Child /course/supporting-the-special-needs-child/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:29 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/supporting-the-special-needs-child/ The course will focus on the unique characteristics and needs of young children with communication disorders, sensory impairments, physical and health-related disabilities, child abuse, and giftedness, as well as those […]

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The course will focus on the unique characteristics and needs of young children with communication disorders, sensory impairments, physical and health-related disabilities, child abuse, and giftedness, as well as those living under stress. Screening, assessment, early intervention, individualized education plans, inclusive education, community resources, and family issues will be discussed. Prerequisite: ECE100G. Spring semester

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Senior Practicum: Professional Development /course/senior-practicum-professional-development/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:29 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/senior-practicum-professional-development/ This Practicum is the second of two senior Practicum experiences where students assume teacher responsibilities in a different Early Childhood setting (i.e. infant/toddler; preschool; Head Start, Special Education, kindergarten or […]

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This Practicum is the second of two senior Practicum experiences where students assume teacher responsibilities in a different Early Childhood setting (i.e. infant/toddler; preschool; Head Start, Special Education, kindergarten or school-age program) than ECE202, under guided supervision with a qualified mentoring teacher. Students will practice intentional teaching in their work with young children by planning and implementing activities, and preparing an environment for their classroom. Students will complete 90 Practicum hours at a college approved Early Childhood program and may not be able to complete hours at their worksite. Pre-requisites: ECE100G, 112G, and ECE202G; Child Care Personnel Health Form on record with no apparent health problem that would prohibit caring for children; Successful background check if required by NH Child Care Licensing Bureau; reliable transportation to practicum site; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better in ECE coursework and 2.0 overall GPA and permission of the Program Coordinator.

Fall/Spring semesters

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Theories and Strategies for Teaching Positive Child Guidance /course/theories-and-strategies-for-teaching-positive-child-guidance/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:29 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/appropriate-discipline-and-guidance-for-young-children/ The emphasis of the course is on positive child guidance and its role in the healthy social and emotional development of children. Factors that can influence children’s healthy social and […]

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The emphasis of the course is on positive child guidance and its role in the healthy social and emotional development of children. Factors that can influence children’s healthy social and emotional development will be explored. Several theories on positive child guidance will be examined; however, the Pyramid Model Framework will be the foundation for this course. We will delve into developmentally appropriate methods and practices to positively guide children’s behavior. An emphasis will be placed on how to prevent challenging behaviors by effectively individualizing supports and implement evidence-based strategies. Students will have the opportunity to develop a behavioral support plan to be used when more intensive intervention is required.

Spring semester

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Childcare Administration and Management /course/childcare-administration-and-management/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:29 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/childcare-administration-and-management/ This course is designed to provide students with information on administering an early childhood education program. Students will explore diverse programs available to the community and examine state and federal […]

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This course is designed to provide students with information on administering an early childhood education program. Students will explore diverse programs available to the community and examine state and federal licensing regulations along with national accreditation standards. Students will critically analyze the degree to which financial issues of marketing, accounting, and funding affect the management of the center. In addition, students will identify components of a healthy organization that manages people and resources in a positive, supportive manner. Prerequisite: 12 credits in ECE or permission of Program Coordinator. Fall semester

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Early Childhood Growth and Development /course/early-childhood-growth-and-development/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:28 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/early-childhood-growth-and-development/ This course examines the developmental patterns for children from conception through middle childhood. Students will recognize the influences of family, culture, environment and biology on development and understand major theories […]

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This course examines the developmental patterns for children from conception through middle childhood. Students will recognize the influences of family, culture, environment and biology on development and understand major theories of child development.

Fall/Spring semesters

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Creativity in Early Childhood Education /course/creativity-in-early-childhood/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:28 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/art-music-drama-and-movement-in-childhood-education/ This course will examine the inclusion of creativity as a tool for teaching in academic disciplines and supporting development through planned experiences, prepared environments, and interactions. Through the lens of […]

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This course will examine the inclusion of creativity as a tool for teaching in academic disciplines and supporting development through planned experiences, prepared environments, and interactions. Through the lens of diverse developmental, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, students will have the opportunity to plan, observe, or develop experiences using creativity as a tool for enhancing exploration and learning. Fall semester

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