NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

347 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ECA 2242 Foundations of Literacy Development (3 credits) This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the emergent literacy process during the early childhood years. Exploration of classroom teaching practices that encourage expressive and receptive language will engage students in a variety of field activities. (This course is offered in a bilingual format). Prerequistes: NONE. ECA 2252 Desarrollo de la lectoescritura: Manejo del ambiente en el aula preescolar (3 credits) English: In this course students will examine appropriate ways to create and organize the classroom for effective language and literacy development. Use of classroom centers, selection of materials, and resources for planning and teaching literacy experiences are discussed. Field experiences are integrated. Spanish: En este curso se examinan estrategias y maneras para organizar el aula infantil con el fin de fomentar el desarrollo de la lectoescritura. Se explora el rol de los centros de aprendizaje, la seleccion de materiales y recursos apropiados para el nivel infantil asi como la planificacion y enseñanza de actividades de lectoescritura. Se incluyen experiencias de campo. ECA 2267 Desarrollo de la lectoescritura en comunidades multilingües (Edades de cero a ocho) (3 credits) English: Through this course students will have opportunities to discuss how to support children’s native languages as they transition into the acquisition of a second language. Students explore the role of culture, home and classroom context in the acquisition and development of language. Appropriate ESOL activities, resources, and teacher’s role in literacy development are explored. Home, school and community connections to language development are discussed. Spanish: En este curso los estudiantes exploran estrategias apropriadas que permiten preservar el primer idioma mientras se apoya el aprendizaje de un segundo idioma durante el nivel infantil. Se discute el rol de la cultura, la familia, comunidad y la escuela en el desarrollo del lenguaje. Tambien se explora el uso de actividades apropriadas (ESL) asi como el rol del maestro en el desarrollo de las destrezas de lenguaje. ECA 2270 ECA 2270 Administración de Programas de Cuidado y Educación Temprana (3 credits) English: In this course students develop skills required in the operation and management of an early care and education program. Students learn about organizational management, financial, legal and ethical issues, establishing operational systems, and programming for children and families. (This course meets the training requirements for the Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential.) Spanish: Este curso ofrece a los participantes las destrezas requeridas para la operación y manejo de programas de cuidado y educación en en nivel infantil. Los estudiantes exploran temas sobre el manejo organizacional, asuntos financieros y legales y sobre la programación educativa para los niños y las familias. Este curso reúne los requisitos sobre el Manejo del Cuidado y Atención en el Nivel Infantil según establecidos por el Departamento de Niños y Familias del Estado de la Florida para la Credencial de Administración de Programas de Cuidado y Educación Infantil de la Florida. Además del trabajo en clase se requiere un mínimo de 10 horas de trabajo práctico a completarse en el lugar de trabajo del estudiante. Prerrequisitos: Ninguno. ECA 2273 Child Care Administration: Organizational Leadership and Management (3 credits) This course presents an examination of the skills and knowledge required to manage and direct an early care and education program with a focus on the major responsibilities of the director/manager to ensure an ethically responsive organization. Students will be able to articulate the importance of a clear, well-communicated vision, policies and procedures that reflect that vision, and employment practices that support a positive work climate. This course meets the requirements for the Advanced Level Florida Director’s Credential in the area of Child Care and Education Organizational Leadership and Management as defined by the Florida Department of Children and Families. ECA 2275 Administración de Programas de Cuidado y Educación Temprana: Aspectos Financieros y Legales (3 credits) English: This 3-credit course presents an examination of the skills and knowledge required to manage and direct an early care and education program with a focus on the major responsibilities of the director/manager to ensure sound fiscal and legal policies and procedures Spanish: Este curso examina las destrezas y conocimientos necesarios para manejar y dirigir un programa de cuidado y educación temprana desde la perspectiva principal de las responsabilidades del director/administrador para asegurar el desarrollo efectivo de procedimientos y prácticas fiscales y legales. Prerrequisitos: Ninguno. ECA 2285 Conducta, Práctica y Ética Profesional en Educación Infantil (3 credits) English: This course examines competencies and demonstration of skills necessary for professional performance in early childhood education. Students examine standards for professional behavior and teaching of young children as defined by professional associations (National Association for the Education of Young Children, Division of Early Childhood Education, OMEP-World Early Childhood Organization). Students are engaged in self-reflection of individual skills and knowledge leading to