Courses
ECE 027A: Ilp: Self-Identity
(2) F
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Experiences to assist students in developing a positive self-identity. Students learn about improving their communication skills and develop skills in anger management, coping with peer pressure and building positive relationships as they increase self-awareness.
ECE 027B: Ilp: Employment(2) S
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Information about the connection between education and earned income. With emphasis on awareness of likes and dislikes, the student makes positive choices in moving forward with a career choice. A variety of employment and career resources are available to any student looking for a new job or career, or someone interested in changing a job or a career.
ECE 027C: Ilp: Health/Wellness(2) F
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 ENG 103
Principles and strategies to promote choices that make for healthy living. Topics include insurance; understanding prescriptions and medications; medical record-keeping; and nutrition. Community resources discussed and used in this class. The benefits of hygiene and exercise are emphasized.
ECE 027D: Ilp: Daily Living(2) S
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Topics that help make daily living more successful. Focus on banking, budgeting and taxes. Understanding credit cards and the obligations of signing a legal contract. Information on finding housing and home maintenance. Many community resources explored for these topics.
ECE 100: Introduction To Early Childhood Education(3) F - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
For those students considering teaching as a career, course provides an overview of early childhood education, its opportunities, educational requirements, rewards and compensation for teachers in California, survey of educational history, curriculum planning and teaching methods.
ECE 102: Child, Family And Community(3) F, S - CSU, UC
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and 103.
Examines the developing child in a societal context, focusing on the interrelationship of family, school and community, with an emphasis on historical and cultural factors that influence the process of socialization and the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families.
ECE 103: Foundations Of ECE I(5) F - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Course Advisories: ECE 102 and ECE 120 or PSY 140
Foundational course in Early Childhood Education. Emphasis is on developing skills and knowledge needed to work effectively with children, birth to age 8. Introduction to building relationships, developing guidance and supervision skills, observation techniques, curriculum planning, professionalism, and reflective practice. Coursework is combined with a minimum of 45 days of student teaching, with each shift lasting 3 hours in an ECE lab setting.
ECE 104: Foundations of ECE II(5) S - CSU
Prerequisites: ECE 103
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Course Advisories: ECE 102; ECE 120 or PSY 140
Design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children, birth to age 8. Research on brain development, language development, and cognition is integral. Professional skills of r?sum? writing, accessing community resources for families, and providing group times/experiences are developed. Coursework is combined with a minimum of 45 days of student teaching, with each shift lasting 3 hours in an ECE lab setting.
ECE 107: Administration Of Child Development Programs(3) S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must have completed 12 core ECE units as defined by Community Care Licensing. Study of the administrator's responsibilities and opportunities in various types of child development programs, including developing educational philosophy; selecting and supervising personnel; planning curriculum; programming for staff and families; complying with regulatory authorities; conducting business procedures; planning for the facility, equipment and food; evaluating programs; and effecting change through the legislative process.
ECE 108: Creative Learning and Curriculum(3) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Explores such questions as: What is creative teaching and creative learning? Is it necessary for a teacher to be a creative person to engender creativity in children? Is it possible to become a more creative adult? What are the deterrents to creativity and are there disadvantages to being a creative person? Why, then, do we include creative activities in a curriculum for children and what is the role of creative experience in education and in personality development?
ECE 109: Parent-Teacher-Child Relationships(3) F - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Limitation on Enrollment: 12 ECE core units according to Community Care Licensing Establishing and sustaining effective relationships between teacher, parents and child. Common problems handled between parents and teachers; ways of distinguishing special problems requiring other professional attention; and supportive ways of helping parents enjoy and appreciate their children. Includes interviewing, home visiting, parent education techniques and parent participation.
ECE 110: Science and Math in ECE(3) -CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Prepares teachers to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for young children in science and math. Examines how to encourage children's curiosity, observation skills, problem-solving and reflection by studying scientific and mathematical concepts, such as the human body, environment, shpaes, classifying and number values.
ECE 111: Supervision Of Child Development Programs(3) F - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must have completed 12 ECE core units as defined by Community Care Licensing. Supervisors, teachers and administrators of child development programs extend their skills and resources for leadership positions. Emphasis is on leadership styles and skills, emerging issues in early childhood education, ethics, grant writing, advocacy and staff professional development.
ECE 114: Teaching Methods Seminar And Practicum(4) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
For those students considering teaching as a career. The seminar provides an introduction to teaching methods, curriculum and learning materials development, classroom management, and establishing a relationship with students. A practicum experience in a local school is required.
ECE 115: Children's Literature(3) S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Develops awareness of value and variety of children's literature by surveying traditional and contemporary selections, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction and folk literature from many cultures. Proposes criteria for literary/artistic evaluation, use and age appropriateness in selection. Demonstrates presentation techniques, including storytelling.
ECE 117: The Mentor Teacher(2) S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Limitation on Enrollment: Completion of ECE college credit program, including ECE student teaching practicum Roles, methods and principles of supervising student teachers in early childhood classrooms for mentor teachers. Orientation, observation, feedback, evaluation and support of new mentees are covered.
ECE 118: Mentor Teacher Seminar(1) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Limitation on Enrollment: Selection as a mentor in the SBCC Mentor Teacher Program Clarification of assignments, expectations for students in specific courses, concerns about supervision techniques, professional issues and worksite stresses addressed in this forum.
ECE 120: Child Growth And Development For Educators(3) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
History and current issues of early childhood growth and development from birth through adolescence will be covered. In addition to theoretical ideas, special emphasis will be given to the child from birth to age 8 in relation to cultural, gender, class, and racial influences.
ECE 121: Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children(3) S - CSU
Skills Advisory: Eligibility for ENG 100 and 103.
Introduction to the legalities, standards, policies and procedures, prevention techniques, and early childhood curriculum related to health, safety and nutrition. Key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for children identified, along with the importance of the collaboration with families and health professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program develpment.
ECE 122: Early Childhood Around The World(3) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Exploration of child care policies and practices (birth to age eight) focused on another country. Cultural influences are emphasized. The development of national child care policies and practices of the U.S. also discussed.
ECE 123: Children with Special Needs(3) F - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Overview of information and strategies for early childhood educators in working with children with special needs. Topics include identification, assessment, early intervention services and curriculum adaptations, plus family resources and partnerships. Atypical development includes delays, disabilities and giftedness.
ECE 124: Working With School-Age Children(3) S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Introduction to the increasing role communities play in providing out-of-school services to school-age children. Features include planning and implementing curriculum, designing a safe environment, exploring developmental issues, administrative policies and procedures, identifying community resources, and establishing partnerships to ensure high quality school-age programs.
ECE 125A: Early Steps To Literacy - Developmental Continuum(1.2) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Early Childhood Education students learn that reading and writing are essential to success in school and in later life. Demonstrates that literacy is a gradual process that begins in the earliest weeks and months of a baby's life. Emphasizes that responsibility to nurture the early steps of the literacy process so that each child enters school eager to learn and is prepared to succeed.
ECE 125B: Early Steps To Literacy - Instructional Methods(1.2) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Early Childhood Education students learn various instructional methods and techniques to support literacy development. Explores the curriculum, assessment processes, classroom management and skill development necessary to nurture the early steps of the literacy process.
ECE 125C: Early Steps To Literacy - Building Background Knowledge(1.2) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Early Childhood Education students learn how to build a child's background knowledge to create meaning in the reading process part of supporting literacy development in children, birth through age five. Explores systematic assessment, second language issues, the role of play, selection of curriculum materials, integrating literacy across the curriculum and sustaining motivation.
ECE 126: Pre-K Development Guidelines(0.5) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Students learn what constitutes high-quality programming across a broad spectrum of curriculum and practice for preschools. Presented in the context of California's move toward higher expectations for all students at the elementary and secondary school levels. Clear guidelines present a broad picture of programming that can be adjusted to meet the needs of California's diverse preschool settings and communities.
ECE 128: Observation and Assessment(3) F,S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Provides theoretical framework for understanding the connection between effective observations assessments and curriculum planing in early childhood settings. Anecdotal records, rating systems and multiple assessment strategies are explored. Focuses on the appropriate use of observation and assessment to document growth, play and learning to join with families in promoting children's success.
ECE 129: ECE Special Education(3) S - CSU
Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 100 and 103.
Examines the field of ECE special education. A variety of educational models explored, as well as specific disabilities. Current research and professional experience evaluated in terms of prenatal substance exposure, health and safety issues, and dealing with stress, grief and trauma.
ECE 131: The Developing Bilingual Child(3) S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Introduction to the range of development of the language of the developing bilingual child, with emphasis on language and effective domains. The influences of different methods of language acquisition, modes of instruction, environmental factors and strategies for second language acquisition are evaluated.
ECE 132: Teaching in a Diverse Society(3) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 100 and 103.
Examines the major social, economic and psychological processes involved in human relations, as related to differences, and how these processes impact teaching, learning and other human interactions with young children and their families. Self-examination, reflection and integration of practices to promote equity and understanding of how to best support children as they gain a sense of identity and become confident members of a diverse society.
ECE 141: Development And Caregiving Of Infants And Toddlers(3) F - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Developmental stages of infants and toddlers and accompanying behavior, guidelines for health and safety, observation and caregiving strategies including primary caregiving, small groups, and continuity of care are covered. Development of optimal environment for child, parent and staff growth also addressed.
ECE 142: Infant/Toddler Socialization(3) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 100 and 103.
Focus on developing trusting relationships between caregivers and infants/toddlers who are developing social/emotional competence and intellectual growth. Caregivers need to be aware of their feelings, expectations, cultural values and attitudes from their own childhood experiences.
ECE 150: Topics In Family Day Care(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to family day care which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 151: Topics In Administration, Supervision And Leadership(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to administration, supervision and leadership which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 152: Topics In Child Behavior And Development(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to child development (birth through age eight) which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 153: Topics In Curriculum Development(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to developing mentally appropriate curriculum for children (birth to age eight) which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 154: Topics Infant/Toddler Development And Programming(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to the particular needs of those working with infants and toddlers which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 155: Topics In School-Age Child Care(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to the particular needs of those working with school-age child care programs which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 156: Topics In Parenting(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to the particular needs of parents and those working with parents which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 157: Special Topics In Early Childhood Education(1) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses of a special or unique nature which reflect student interest, community need and current trends in early childhood education.
ECE 160: Inservice Topics For Early Childhood Education Program Staff(0.5) - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Designed to allow the ECE Dept. the opportunity to offer a variety of courses related to the particular needs of those currently working in early childhood education programs. These employees' specific needs and interests, combined with current trends in early childhood education, form the basis of course content.
ECE 290: Work Experience In Early Childhood Education(1-4) F, S - CSU
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103
Limitation on Enrollment: 6 ECE units, according to Community Care Licensing May be taken for 1, 2, 3 or 4 units of credit. Maximum of four (4) units per semester for a maximum of sixteen (16) units. Consists of supervised employment for Early Childhood Education students whose career objectives, course of study and employment complement each other. Students must accomplish specific course objectives.
