Southeast Arkansas College
Course Data: View Early Childhood Development Technology

Total Number of Courses = 10

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Course Description
ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care 3 3 0 0 Co-requisite: EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education and EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Education Field Experience This course provides the student with a broad knowledge base to design programs for children from birth to five developing both typically and atypically. The course provides a foundation for: establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment; promoting physical and intellectual competence; supporting emotional and social development; providing positive guidance; establishing positive, productive relationships with parents; ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to children’s needs; and maintaining a personal commitment to continuing education and professionalism. The student will also gain knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to the care and education of young children. Course content is based on the guidelines established by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition and partially fulfills the theoretical component of the Certified Development Associate credential.
ECDT 1313 Art for Preschool Children 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Education Field Experience, and EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education This course prepares preschool teachers for using art as a teaching tool through providing opportunities to plan and develop art activities that are age appropriate. Lab experiences are implemented during ECDT 2916 Early Childhood Practicum.
ECDT 1323 Language Arts for Preschool Children 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Education Field Experience, and EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education This course covers skills needed by preschool teachers in order to plan, develop and present language arts activities that nurture expressive language in young children. These skills are used to help children develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills.
ECDT 1413 Music for Preschool Children 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Education Field Experience, and EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education This course focuses on music as a teaching tool for the preschool teacher through experiences in planning age-appropriate musical activities to enhance creative thinking, self-awareness, and problem solving, and provide themes for instruction. Experiences in planning age-appropriate musical activities to promote health and safety, socialization, family relationships, and nutrition will provide additional themes for instruction.
ECDT 1513 Child Nutrition & Health Care 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Education Field Experience, and EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education This course covers the principles and application of safety, sanitation, and health nutritional practices for young children. Focus is on creating a safe environment, providing healthy nutritious foods, and making young children aware of the importance of these factors for good health and safe living.
ECDT 2243 Social & Emotional Dev. in an Inclusive Classroom 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, ECDT 1112 Early Childhood Education Field Experience; Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PSYC 2333 Child Growth and Development This course focuses on the emotional development and social behavior of preschool children developing typically and atypically. Students will gain knowledge in identifying children with developmental disabilities, handicapping conditions, or challenging behaviors. Students will discover how to implement quality programs designed to accommodate the needs of normally developing and exceptional children.
ECDT 2613 Curriculum Methods & Materials 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Field Experience, and EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education; Co-requisite: ECDT 2916 Early Childhood Practicum This course is an in depth study of methods, materials, and curricula necessary to implement the goals and objectives of early childhood education based on the National Council of Professional Recognition's six competency goals and thirteen functional areas.
ECDT 2713 Social Studies, Math & Science for Preschool Child 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Field Experience, and EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education This course covers the skills needed by preschool teachers to plan, develop, and present developmentally appropriate activities in social studies, math, and science for young children. Lab activities are implemented during ECDT 2916 Early Childhood Education Practicum.
ECDT 2813 Administration of Preschool Programs 3 3 0 0 ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Field Experience, and EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education This course covers the theory and practice of administering private, state, and federally funded preschool programs. Concepts of administration are covered.
ECDT 2916 Early Childhood Education Practicum 6 2 0 16 EDUC 1013, EDUC 1112, ECDT 1113, ECDT 1313, ECDT 1323, ECDT 1413, ECDT 1513, ECDT 2243, ECDT 2713; Co-requisite: ECDT 2613 Curriculum Methods and Materials This course provides an extended opportunity for students to apply their acquired skills and theoretical knowledge in a childcare setting. Completion of course objectives provides opportunities for students to plan and implement experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers drawing together all areas of the early childhood curriculum. The co-requisite course sharpens the students’ skills in planning these activities.