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ECE 2120 Professional Practices and
Classroom Management |
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Course Description This course develops knowledge that will
enable the student to work as a paraprofessional in a program for
pre-kindergarten through elementary aged children. Topics include: professional
qualifications, professionalism, application of guidance techniques, and classroom
management. |
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Competency Areas |
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Professional Qualifications |
Class |
5 |
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Professionalism |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Application of Guidance Techniques |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Classroom Management |
Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite: |
ECE 2110 |
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Corequisite: |
ECE 2110 |
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Course
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Competency |
After
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Class |
D.Lab
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
10 |
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0 |
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Describe qualifications for employment as a teacher, assistant, or
paraprofessional. |
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Identify methods of credentialing paraprofessionals. |
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PROFESSIONALISM |
15 |
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0 |
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State personal philosophy of early childhood care and education. |
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Discuss local school system goals and philosophies. |
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Explain concepts of ethical practices and confidentiality. |
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Demonstrate appropriate work place interpersonal skills. |
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Examine work tasks of the paraprofessional. |
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Enhance professional portfolio. |
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Identify local, state, and national organizations that promote advocacy
and professional development. |
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Utilize reflection as a means of integrating knowledge from a variety
of sources and making informed decisions. |
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APPLICATION OF
GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES |
10 |
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0 |
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Explore strategies for positive guidance. |
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CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT |
15 |
0
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0 |
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Identify techniques for resolving intrapersonal conflicts. |
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Explore plans for safety and emergency situations. |
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Develop expectations for classroom behavior. |
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Identify necessary and desirable classroom records. |
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Suggested
Resources |
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Print |
McEwan, E. K. (2002). 10 traits of highly effective teachers: How
to hire, coach, and mentor successful teachers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc. |
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Baptiste, N., & Reyes, L. (2005). Understanding ethics in early care and
education. |
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Gartrell, D. (2004). The
power of guidance: Teaching social-emotional skills in early childhood
classrooms. |
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Curtis, D.,
& Carter, M. (2000). The art of awareness: How observation can
transform your teaching. |
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Paciorek, K. M., & Munro, J. H. Eds. (2004). Annual editions: Early childhood education.
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Posted: 01/06/09
Updated: 03/17/09