ECD 237 - Methods and Materials

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes an overview of developmentally-appropriate methods and materials for planning, and evaluating environments. Emphasis is on integrating divergent activities in each curriculum area.

Prerequisite(s): Take ECD 101, ECD 102, ECD 105, ECD 131, ECD 132, ECD 133, ECD 135 and ECD 203.

Course Topics:

Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
Planning for DAP Curriculum
DAP Physical Environments
DAP Social/Emotional Environments
DAP Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments
Ethics in the Classroom Environment
Completion of Professional Portfolio
Bulletin Board preparation

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with Internet access
Word processing software (must be able to save Word format)
Anti-virus software

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop effective instructional techniques for teaching young children. (NAEYC 1c)
Select, evaluate, and utilize appropriate equipment and materials for a preschool program. (NAEYC 4c)
Develop and implement lesson plans and activities which support a fully integrated curriculum. (NAEYC 1a-1c, 4b, 4c, 5a-5c)
Identify the ethical standards and guidelines and use them to evaluate ethical dilemmas. (NAEYC 6b)
Assemble evidence that demonstrates professional readiness in the Early Care and Educational field. (NAEYC 6a)

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021