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Students in this course will apply theory to instructional methods, materials and the Illinois State Board of Education Early Learning Standards for teaching Language Arts, Art, Music and Movement to young children. Play and the active and constructive nature of learning will be emphasized. Writing and evaluating curriculum using lesson plans will be done in each content area. Adaptation for special needs and culturally diverse children will be included. Current research along with the Internet will be explored as resources. 6 pre-clinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): ECE 202, ECE 205, ECE 206, SPE 300, or their equivalents. 3 quarter hours

Students in this course will apply theory to instructional methods, materials and the Illinois State Board of Education Early Learning Standards for teaching Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics to young children. Play, and the active and constructive nature of learning will be emphasized. Writing and evaluating curriculum using lesson plans will be done in each content area. Adaptation for special needs and culturally diverse will be included. Current research along with the Internet will be explored as resources. 6 pre-clinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): ECE 202, ECE 205, ECE 206, SPE300, or their equivalents. 3 quarter hours

This advanced course continues to integrate educational theory and understanding with field experience. ECE 451 is the first of two consecutive quarters of field experiences at the primary level; the course is linked to Student Teaching. Concurrent study and field experience help candidates’ bridge theory and practice with an emphasis on integration of content, differentiation, assessment, and child guidance. Candidates meet weekly to explore and analyze experiences and demonstrate independence in applying concepts learned in their classrooms as they progress to student teaching. Candidates are required to complete 2 full days each week in a primary classroom (minimum of 120 hours). Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE, a grade of C or ECE 350, ECE 351, current TB test, mandated reporter and background check required. Co-requisite(s): ECE 451. 2 quarter hours

This advanced course continues to integrate educational theory and understanding with field experience. ECE 451 is the first of two consecutive quarters of field experiences at the primary level; the course is linked to Student Teaching. Concurrent study and field experience help candidates’ bridge theory and practice with an emphasis on integration of content, differentiation, assessment, and child guidance. Candidates meet weekly to explore and analyze experiences and demonstrate independence in in applying concepts learned in their classrooms as they progress to student teaching. Candidates are required to complete 2 full days each week in a primary classroom (minimum of 120 hours). Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE, a grade of C or better in ECE 350, ECE 351, current TB test, mandated reporter and background check required. Co-requisite(s): ECE 450. Required of all ECE BA Type 04 candidates. 3 quarter hours

Students in this course complete a half-day experience of student teaching in an early childhood setting for ten weeks. Successful completion of this experience is based on a wide variety of competencies, including having full responsibility for a classroom over an extended period during the term, usually two weeks. Students also participate in a weekly seminar, which deals with their concerns and experiences as beginning teachers. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ECE 202, ECE 205, ECE 206, SPE 300, ECE 310, ECE 315, ECE 405, and ECE 406 or their equivalents; Consent of department; Background check. 7 quarter hours

Candidates in this course complete a full-day experience of student teaching at the K-2 level, for a one academic term In addition, weekly seminars address issues facing beginning teachers. Successful completion of this experience is based on attainment of a wide variety of professional competencies, including demonstration of professional dispositions and ability to assume full responsibility for a classroom over an extended period of time. All ECE BA program coursework must be completed prior to taking this course. Candidates must apply for, and be approved by the ECE Department, to take the course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE. Successful completion of all prerequisite coursework required for student teaching in the BA ECE Type 04 degree and licensure program with a grade of C or better. Pre-requisites include: SPE 300 ECE 324, ECE 337, ECE 345, ECE 350/351, ECE 450/451, RLL 330, RLL 487, MHE 480A, SCE 480A, CIS 480A and CIL 300 CIL 305, CIL 306, CIL 310, CIL 312, CIL 331. Student teaching is the final, capstone program experience. Current background check and TB test; passing score on ECE Content Test (107) are required. Co-requisite(s): None. 12-14 quarter hours

Students will serve as interns in an approved child care center or preschool that provides a daily program of education and care for a minimum of 100 hours. Under the discretion of a mentor and with the University supervision, students will engage in all aspects of site management or of instruction and care, including daily interaction with children, parents, teachers, staff, and other constituents. A weekly seminar will support this activity. Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing in Early Childhood Education and approval of the department. 7 quarter hours

Participants will serve as interns or assistants in an approved child care center that provides early care and education programming for children ages 0-12 for a minimum of 200 hours. Under direct supervision of a child care administrator and with University supervision, participants will engage in all aspects of managing a child care program. A weekly seminar will support this activity. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 7 quarter hours

Participants will serve as interns or teaching assistants in an approved family child care setting that provides developmental support and care for a minimum of 200 hours. Under the direction of a mentor and with University supervision, participants will engage in all aspects of daily interaction with children in the mixed age group setting. A weekly seminar will support this activity. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 7 quarter hours

Students will serve as interns or teaching assistants in an approved infant-toddler setting that provides developmental support and care for a minimum of 100 hours. Under the direction of a mentor and with University supervision, participants will engage in all aspects of daily interaction with children ages birth to 3. A weekly seminar will support this activity. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 7 quarter hours

Special topic courses are developed to meet emerging learning needs. The specific topic is indicated on the transcript. There is no limit on the number of 495 courses which can apply to the degree, although each topic may be taken only once. 1 to 5 quarter hours.