• EDCI 1490A: TOPICS: EDUCATION METHODOLOGY

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore adult learning methods and processes. Students examine learning styles and motivation, write learning objectives, create course syllabi, choose an appropriate teaching method, prepare to instruct, present a demonstration, and create learning assessments. (S/U grade only)
  ShareEDCI 1490A - TOPICS: EDUCATION METHODOLOGY

• EDCI 2220: MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students achieve increased self-awareness and insight into issues of diversity including race and ethnicity, culture, exceptionality, language and dialect, religion, socio-economic status, gender, and age. Students examine the diverse and dynamic student population of contemporary society.
  ShareEDCI 2220 - MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

• EDCI 2440: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course involves the study of classroom management including terminology, assessment, parent and staff communication, student behavior, and related areas. Students review various management programs. Successful students acquire skill in effective management and develop techniques to promote a positive and constructive classroom climate.
  ShareEDCI 2440 - CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

• EDCI 2490: TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students investigate and gain knowledge and skills in a variety of topics related to early childhood education and relevant to working with young children, birth through age eight. A developmental approach to such topics as classroom management, guidance and discipline, curriculum, administration, and methods and materials is utilized. Students may repeat this course and receive credit for each different topic. (articulated course)
  ShareEDCI 2490 - TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

• EDEC 1020: INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the field of early childhood education in this introductory course. Students visit different early childhood programs in the region to discover how teachers create an environment that values the uniqueness of each child. Students examine curriculum, child-development, and ethics as they apply to the early childhood profession. (Note: This course requires 10 hours of observation in early childhood settings; students must provide their own transportation to the sites.)
  ShareEDEC 1020 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

• EDEC 1030: INFANT AND TODDLER CARE/LAB

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students focus on developmental stages of children from conception to three years of age. Students examine the major areas of prenatal development; physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth; developmentally and culturally appropriate environments; family partnerships; and the caregiver's role.
  ShareEDEC 1030 - INFANT AND TODDLER CARE/LAB

• EDEC 1100: OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN/LAB

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students observe children in a variety of early childhood settings and explore effective methods of guidance to meet the children's needs and to promote a positive and constructive climate. Students develop skills to plan effective environments and classroom management, prepare materials and equipment, develop schedules, and utilize assessment tools. Students work in direct contact with children throughout the course.
  ShareEDEC 1100 - OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN/LAB

• EDEC 1200: ADMINISTRATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Successful students acquire knowledge and develop skills related to the business and human relations components of administering centers for young children. Students examine procedures in establishing early childhood centers, including fiscal management; selection, development, and motivation of staff; parent and community involvement; and program regulations and evaluations.
  ShareEDEC 1200 - ADMINISTRATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

• EDEC 1300: CURRICULUM PLANNING AND REVIEW FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students develop skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate experiences to encourage intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth in young children with the focus on the whole child. Students spend time observing early childhood settings in this course.
  ShareEDEC 1300 - CURRICULUM PLANNING AND REVIEW FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

• EDEC 1482: SKILLS FOR THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA)

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is an initial course designed for students seeking the Child Development Associate (CDA). Students demonstrate an understanding of the CDA competency goals. Successful students complete their initial portfolio and complete their CDA application.
  ShareEDEC 1482 - SKILLS FOR THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA)