Course Listings for Education |
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EDUC& 101 - Paraeducator Basics |
Paraeducator Basics An introduction to roles and responsibilities of the Paraeducator in the K-12 educational system. Students will explore techniques supporting instruction, professional and ethical practices, positive and safe learning environments, effective communication and teamwork. |
EDUC& 115 - Child Development   |
Child Development Build a functional understanding of the foundation of child development, prenatal to early adolescence. Observe and document physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children, reflective of cross cultural and global perspectives. |
EDUC& 130 - Guiding Behavior |
Guiding Behavior (formerly ECE 112) Examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. |
EDUC& 136 - School Age Care |
School Age Care Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding academic /social skill development, and community outreach. |
EDUC& 150 - Child, Family, and Community |
Child, Family, and Community (formerly ECE 230) Integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops. Explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child, and tools for effective communication. |
EDUC 190 - EDUCATION PRACTICUM  |
EDUCATION PRACTICUM An introduction to field experience in education that includes classroom observations and seminar discussions. |
EDUC& 191 - Field Experience I – Cooperative Work Experience |
Field Experience I – Cooperative Work Experience In a pre-K-12 setting, work alongside a teacher/paraeducator, observing and demonstration best practices. In seminar and reflection link experiences with WA State Paraeducator Basic Competencies. |
EDUC& 202 - Intro to Education (formerly EDUC 201 - CCN)  |
Intro to Education (formerly EDUC 201 - CCN) An introduction to teaching: historical, organizational, legal, ethical, philosophical, and social foundations of public education. |
EDUC& 203 - Exceptional Child  |
Exceptional Child (formerly ECE 212) An introductory course in understanding educational programs and state and federal laws regarding the education of children with special needs. |
EDUC& 204 - Intro Inclusive Education  |
Intro Inclusive Education Introductory course in recognition and identification of exceptionality in children from birth through high school (21). Includes policies and regulations concerning state and federal provisions of special education and related services, as well as adaptations for serving special needs students in general education classrooms. |
EDUC 223 - PRACTICUM: FOCUS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION |
PRACTICUM: FOCUS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (formerly ECED 223) Designed for students to observe and participate under qualified supervision in programs for young children throughout the community with a focus on special education. |
EDUC& 240 - Diversity in Education |
Diversity in Education Students will explore diversity and social justice issues influencing educational settings. Students will examine in depth the historical and current impact of children’s, teachers’, and families’ cultural, social and political context in schools. |
EDUC 280 - ESL FIELD EXPERIENCE |
ESL FIELD EXPERIENCE A field experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages that includes classroom observations and seminar discussions. |
EDUC& 291 - Field Experience II - Cooperative Work Experience |
Field Experience II - Cooperative Work Experience In pre-K-12 setting, work alongside teacher/paraeducator, observing and demonstration best practices. In seminar and reflection link experiences with WA State Paraeducator Competencies for ELL and Special Education. |