400. Social Studies Methods in Early Childhood Education. (2-6). Credit 3.

Trends and procedures related to early childhood/elementary curriculum development and instruction in social studies and humanities; integration of content, planning, teaching/learning experiences and evaluation. Prerequisites: ECHE 332 and 342; admission to teacher education; senior classification; Corequisites: ECFB 420 and 440; RDNG 440.

420. Science Methods in Early Childhood Education. (2-6). Credit 3.

Problems-based learning course integrating science content, scientific inquiry skills and field-based instruction; technology-mediated teaching, learning and assessment in EC-4 classrooms. Prerequisites: ECHE 332; senior classification; Corequisites: ECFB 400 and 440; RDNG 440.

430. Organization, Motivation and Management in Early Childhood Education. (2-6). Credit 3.

Studies classroom management and the social, emotional and educational development of young children; discipline and organizational strategies that facilitate learning and motivation in young children; procedures for creating an effective learning community. Prerequisites: ECHE 332 and 342; admission to teacher education; junior or senior classification.

440. Mathematics Methods in Early Childhood Education. (2-6). Credit 3.

Analyzes contemporary curricula; implementation of methods relevant for active, authentic learning and age appropriate teaching of mathematics to young learners; considers state and national standards related to teaching and learning mathematics. Prerequisites: ECHE 332 and 342; admission to teacher education; senior classification; Corequisites: ECFB 400 and 420; RDNG 440.

497. Residency in Early Childhood Education. (0-30).Credit 6.

Observation and participation in an accredited public school early childhood grades classroom; techniques of teaching and appropriate instructional strategies for assigned student population in fulfillment of certification requirements. May be taken two times. Prerequisites: Completion of all methods courses; admission to teacher education; senior classification.