Anticipated Student learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program, students will be able to: - Evaluate the basic theories in early childhood development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in early childhood education.
- Evaluate methods of assessment, observation and recording.
- Explain the processes inherent in the physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and moral developmental domains.
- Adjust for diversity as it influences developmental processes.
- Create and demonstrate teaching strategies and techniques in a professional early childhood setting that reflect appropriate practice methodologies.
- Apply the studied academic concepts in real world situations.
Program Admission Requirements:
- Evidence of an Associate's Degree or 60 undergraduate credit hours. This must be in the form of an official transcript from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent certified degree from a recognized foreign college or university. Official transcripts of all previous baccalaureate study must be sent directly to Aspen University by the granting institution(s).
- A resume, curriculum vita, or list of professional accomplishments.
- A statement of the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your studies at Aspen University. The Admissions Committee, as part of the application process, evaluates goals statements.
Course Descriptions:
The application of newly acquired knowledge and skills to the real world is the student's ultimate goal, and the Capstone Project is how students demonstrate that they have met this goal. The Capstone Project is a large-scale academic project in which students have up to six months to complete their work. Students should select a topic that both relates to their studies and their field of work. The results of the Capstone Project must be presented in the form of a detailed final, written report. The formal paper should be 5,000-7,500 words in length (equivalent to approximately 25-35 typed pages) inclusive of a title page, a one to two page abstract or project summary, a background or introductory section, a succinct statement of the issues and questions being explored, a literature search, a description of the research design, protocol, or model followed, discussion of findings, results and/or recommendations, an appropriate bibliography and appendices as appropriate. The Project is to be appropriately formatted and cited according the APA citation guidelines.
This course presents current
controversial issues designed to stimulate student interest
and develop critical thinking skills. It presents current
controversial issues designed to stimulate student interest
and develop critical thinking skills. The course examines
issues of social experience, standardizing curriculum,
producing good citizens, charter schools, bilingual
education, school violence, homework, and merit pay.
This course provides a
practical introduction to caring for and educating of
children from birth to age 8. The course presents an overview
of important theory grounded in the key skills new educators
need to succeed - from respect for the diversities of
children and families to achieving the most current National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
standards.
This course examines theory and
evidence-based practices from the fields of special education
and early childhood education. It explores specific
intervention strategies that enhance the effective use of
embedded learning opportunities within daily curriculum
activities and routines. It encourages a family-centered,
inclusive approach to working with young children with
special needs and their families.
This course encourages
recognition of culturally linguistically diverse children,
the language variations among children, new advances in
linguistics and neurology, and the importance of literacy as
they impact our understanding of individual development. The
course explores syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and
pragmatics.
This course provides the
process of planning and implementing a curriculum and setting
up an inclusive child- centered environment. New research and
new or revised perspectives are included. Ancillary and CD
ROM materials include activity plans, lesson plans,
assessment forms, curriculum webs, room arrangements, and
puppet patterns, as well as a 4-color insert on outdoor play.
This course provides an
overview of the evidence underlying current public and
private efforts to enhance early care and education. It
examines public policy as a means to promote better early
learning experiences and better development for young
children. The course also provides recent evidence about
brain development in the early years of life and the effects
on health, learning, and behavior throughout life.
This course sets out to explore
some of the wider issues to be investigated by beginning
teachers - and those who support them - when working with
early years and primary age children, while at the same time,
exploring some of the delight and enjoyment in the teaching
role. It will examine how children acquire positive
approaches to learning, know what research says about why
approaches to learning are so important, and recognize what
supports and what undermines children's enthusiasm and
engagement in learning.
Early Childhood Education spans
the human life from birth to age 8. Infants and toddlers
experience life more holistically than any other age group.
Social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical lessons
are not learned separately by very young children. This
course presents the latest research in this vital field.
This course presents the latest
research on school readiness, early intervention,
transitioning to Kindergarten, publicly funded programs and
home-based programs. It examines what research tells about
the long-range effects of various programs for young
children.
This course provides an
introduction to curriculum and care for infants and toddlers.
It stresses the need to integrate (1) concepts of child
development with caregiving, (2) knowledge of play as
curriculum, (3) the physical and social environment, and (4)
adult relations.
The fields of infant mental
health and early intervention have expanded rapidly,
contributing to fragmentation across systems of care. This
course provides a unifying, interdisciplinary framework for
clinicians based on current neuroscientific research,
clinically oriented to assist in assessment and intervention.
This course examines lengthy
observations of three-year-olds in the United States, Russia,
Estonia, Finland, Korea, Kenya, and Brazil. The focus is on
how and where children spend their time, and who they are
with, at an age when they are learning what it means to be a
part of their culture. The book provides unique insight into
variations in young children's lives in different societies
and from different social class groups.
This course provides a guide
for thoughtful consideration of classroom and caregiver
practices in Preschool & School Age settings. Developmentally
appropriate practice is discussed and explored, including the
theory and research of play. This course also addresses
environments such as physical, social/emotional, and
cognitive/language. Well-known curriculum approaches are
explored in-depth, allowing the student to understand how
these approaches fit into the principles of developmentally
appropriate practice.
This course examines the vital
importance of play as a developmental tool, supporting all
those who work in early childhood education and who care in
developing and implementing the highest quality play
experiences for young children.
This course introduces future
childcare providers and preschool teachers to a
child-centered philosophy of education and care. The
problem-solving approach encourages "kids to do what kids do"
as they learn to take responsibility for their words and
actions.
This course explores creating
and managing a developmentally-appropriate early childhood
classroom. Topics include young children's growth and
development, long-term and short-term planning, room
arrangements, center ideas, and scheduling and management.
This course introduces the
important connections between language and early literacy. It
explores the essential components and processes of young
children's learning, and of intervention. Students will
examine the foundational practices and theories that every
early child educator should know.
This course provides a guide
for thoughtful consideration of classroom and caregiver
practices in Infant settings. Developmentally appropriate
practice is discussed and explored, including the theory and
research of play. This course also addresses environments
such as physical, social/emotional, and cognitive/language.
Well-known curriculum approaches are explored in-depth,
allowing the student to understand how these approaches fit
into the principles of developmentally appropriate practice.
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