Education department, plan of study for a degree in early childhood education (two year), elementary and early childhood education (transfer), secondary education (transfer)
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 from conception to three years of age. Studies infants and toddlers 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