Amanda McCabe

Systematic examination and in-depth reflection on selected issues and trends in early childhood education.

Introduction to international cultures through an educational experience outside the USA. Previously offered as HS 2080.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of Associate Dean.

The interaction of biology, family, culture, and extended environment on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development during the early childhood years. The implications of regularities and diversity in development for teaching and learning and on principles of educational practice to enhance development. Previously offered as FRCD 5363.

Examination of early childhood classroom management and guidance models and practices, including relevant theories, influential research, and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies that facilitate the development of prosocial behaviors.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 3103 and HDFS 3202 and HDFS 3213 and HDFS 3223. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Developmentally appropriate assessment and instructional practices to meet language and literacy needs of children, age birth to 8 years. Based on a constructivist framework, formal and informal assessments will be used to inform classroom practices. Assessments consistent with SBRR, NAEYC and IRA guidelines, with a focus on performance, observation, and interviews will address literacy needs of diverse learners in the context of an EC classroom practicum.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4313 and HDFS 4323 and HDFS 4363. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.

A prekindergarten through grade three classroom teaching experience under the direction of a certified early childhood teacher and an early childhood education faculty member. Previously offered as HDFS 4226.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4333, and full admission to Professional Education.

Examination of early childhood classroom management and guidance models and practices, including relevant theories, influential research, and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies that facilitate the development of prosocial behaviors.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 3103 and HDFS 3202 and HDFS 3213 and HDFS 3223. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Developmentally appropriate assessment and instructional practices to meet language and literacy needs of children, age birth to 8 years. Based on a constructivist framework, formal and informal assessments will be used to inform classroom practices. Assessments consistent with SBRR, NAEYC and IRA guidelines, with a focus on performance, observation, and interviews will address literacy needs of diverse learners in the context of an EC classroom practicum.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4313 and HDFS 4323 and HDFS 4363. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.

A prekindergarten through grade three classroom teaching experience under the direction of a certified early childhood teacher and an early childhood education faculty member. Previously offered as HDFS 4226.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4333, and full admission to Professional Education.

A prekindergarten through grade three classroom teaching experience under the direction of a certified early childhood teacher and an early childhood education faculty member. Previously offered as HDFS 4226.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4333, and full admission to Professional Education.

Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.

Examination of early childhood classroom management and guidance models and practices, including relevant theories, influential research, and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies that facilitate the development of prosocial behaviors.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 3103 and HDFS 3202 and HDFS 3213 and HDFS 3223. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Systematic examination and in-depth reflection on selected issues and trends in early childhood education.

Developmentally appropriate assessment and instructional practices to meet language and literacy needs of children, age birth to 8 years. Based on a constructivist framework, formal and informal assessments will be used to inform classroom practices. Assessments consistent with SBRR, NAEYC and IRA guidelines, with a focus on performance, observation, and interviews will address literacy needs of diverse learners in the context of an EC classroom practicum.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4313 and HDFS 4323 and HDFS 4363. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.

A prekindergarten through grade three classroom teaching experience under the direction of a certified early childhood teacher and an early childhood education faculty member. Previously offered as HDFS 4226.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4333, and full admission to Professional Education.

Examination of early childhood classroom management and guidance models and practices, including relevant theories, influential research, and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies that facilitate the development of prosocial behaviors.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 3103 and HDFS 3202 and HDFS 3213 and HDFS 3223. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Developmentally appropriate assessment and instructional practices to meet language and literacy needs of children, age birth to 8 years. Based on a constructivist framework, formal and informal assessments will be used to inform classroom practices. Assessments consistent with SBRR, NAEYC and IRA guidelines, with a focus on performance, observation, and interviews will address literacy needs of diverse learners in the context of an EC classroom practicum.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4313 and HDFS 4323 and HDFS 4363. Full Admission to Professional Education.

Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.

A prekindergarten through grade three classroom teaching experience under the direction of a certified early childhood teacher and an early childhood education faculty member. Previously offered as HDFS 4226.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 4333, and full admission to Professional Education.

Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second year OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Consideration of appropriate experiences in the areas of play, art, music and motor skills for young children from birth through eight years of age with an emphasis upon such experiences as a curricular base in early educational group settings. Observation and participation experiences with young children. Previously offered as FRCD 3303.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 2243 and HDFS 2211, and Full Admission to Professional Education.

Examination of early childhood classroom management and guidance models and practices, including relevant theories, influential research, and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies that facilitate the development of prosocial behaviors.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HDFS 3103 and HDFS 3202 and HDFS 3213 and HDFS 3223. Full Admission to Professional Education.