2013 Cohort - Early Childhood Education (MAE)

Tentative course schedule

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Fall 2013

ELEMECML 6201 Issues and Trends in Curriculum -- 3 unit(s)

Current ideas influencing the planning and implementation of curriculum. Prerequisite(s): consent of department.

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Spring 2014

ELEMECML 6259 Assessment in Early Childhood Education -- 3 unit(s)

Summer 2014

EDPSYCH 6214 Foundations of Instructional Psychology -- 3 unit(s)

Study of factors involved in designing and implementing effective instructional environments.

ELEMECML 6210 Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Theory and Practice -- 3 unit(s)

Current theory and practical strategies for planning and implementing appropriate experiences for young children and families. Students will learn current understandings re: race, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic status, and inclusion of children with special needs. Prerequisite(s): ELEMECML 6201

Fall 2014

LITED 6212 Methods and Materials in Literacy Education -- 3 unit(s)

Integrated approach to language learning within and across grades K-12, with a strong emphasis on reading and writing connections within content areas and across children’s and young adult literature. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing; previous course work in literacy education or consent of instructor.

Spring 2015

ELEMECML 6221 Analysis and Design in Curriculum for Young Children -- 3 unit(s)

Basic assumptions underlying curriculum for young children to prepare students to improve teaching practices, and provide direction to future decision making on programs and materials.

Summer 2015

ELEMECML 6286 Studies in Early Childhood and Technology -- 3 unit(s)

Explores practical applications of technology for teachers in classrooms of young children, birth to third grade.

MEASRES 6205 Educational Research -- 3 unit(s)

An introduction to research methods relevant to educational research with an emphasis on how these methods address the challenges of conducting research in applied settings such as schools. Course content includes a survey of major types of research designs (both quantitative and qualitative) and their associated approaches for minimizing bias, establishing validity, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. A primary goal of this course is to equip students with an understanding of basic concepts and tools so they can systematically locate, efficiently read and critically evaluate empirical research studies.

Fall 2015

ELEMECML 6214 Recent Research in Early Childhood Education -- 3 unit(s)

Review of implications of research to gain techniques for improving instruction and programs for young children. Prerequisite(s): ELEMECML 4151/ELEMECML 5151 or equivalent.

Spring 2016

ELEMECML 6299 Research

Conduct supervised research on selected topic(s).

-- 3 unit(s)

Services and support

Support services such as access to the UNI Rod Library, UNI Financial Aid and technical assistance will be readily available.