Educ 103 Introduction to Education--3 hours
Designed to give students a means
for assessing themselves as prospective teachers. Students will have
opportunities to read about, observe, and discuss the roles of educators
and critical issues and current trends in education. Directed observations
and participation in public school settings will provide experiences
with teaching and learning.
Educ 104 Field Experience--1 hour
Provides opportunity to participate
in an elementary school, middle school, or high school. Journals and
seminars are required. Prerequisite: Educ 103.
Educ 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Education--3
hours
Provides an overview of early
childhood education history and philosophy, variations in child development,
and developmentally appropriate teaching practices for young children.
Includes study of specific curriculum areas and assessment techniques.
Students observe and participate in the college laboratory preschool
one session a week.
Educ 201 Teaching/Learning Strategies in ECE--4
hours
Includes theory, practice, and
development of Early Childhood Education curriculum as well as in-depth
study of literacy development and curriculum development. Focuses
on managing a group, planning curriculum, anti-bias settings, ethics
for teachers, inclusion, computers in the classroom, literature, art,
music and movement, and various curriculum models. Deals with understanding
parent and community interactions. Students participate with children
in the laboratory preschool under the supervision of an instructor
and have responsibilities for curriculum planning, implementation,
and evaluation. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Educ 200 or
permission of instructor.
Educ 202 Infants and Toddlers--3 hours
Emphasizes normal and exceptional
development of infants from conception through the second year. Studies
infants as developing individuals within diverse family and social
contexts. Provides an in-depth look at quality group care and communication
with families.
Educ 207 Early Childhood Environments--3 hours
Explores major aspects of ECE:
historical foundations, theories, current types of programs and practices,
recent trends and issues, and cultural diversity. Students develop
and write their own beginning personal philosophy of education. They
observe in a variety of schools and educare programs serving children
birth to age eight, with the selection of specific programs based
on the student’s interests and plans.
Educ 210 The Exceptional Student--3 hours
Introduces theories, issues, and
methods of educating children with mental retardation, giftedness,
learning disabilities, speech deficiencies, physical handicaps, behavioral
problems, and social and emotional disturbances. Focuses on the characteristics
that go along with these conditions and is designed to prepare an
individual to assist children with disabilities enrolled in an integrated
or inclusive classroom. Requires observation and participation in
area programs. Prerequisites: Educ 103 and sophomore standing.
Educ 211 Child Health Care--3 hours
Provides a survey of information
and skills necessary to provide for and teach about health, physical
fitness, safety, and nutrition in educare settings and elementary
schools. Students earn Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates. Offered
alternate years.
Educ 275 Field Experience in Early Childhood Education--4
hours
Provides the opportunity to participate
as an assistant teacher in the preschool program at Hesston College
Preschool. Students apply principles and techniques to plan, implement,
and evaluate a curriculum that facilitates children’s learning.
Students develop skills in child observation, classroom management,
teamwork, relating with families, meeting specific needs of children,
and leadership. The ratio of work hours to credit hours is at least
60:1. Prerequisites: Educ 200 and 201.
Cooperative Education--1-3 hours
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Plan of study for an Education--Elementary
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Plan of study for an Education--Secondary
degree (transfer program)
Plan of study for an Early
Childhood Education major (two-year program)