Early Childhood Education

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. This class is WEB-BASED and offered asynchronously as a traditional online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance. This is a 7W1 class.

Section

5301

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course focuses on professional issues in Early Childhood Education including knowing about and upholding ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice; involvement in the early childhood field through professional organizations and activities; principles of effective leadership and advocacy for young children and for the early childhood profession; and public policy at the local, state, and national levels to support early childhood education in appropriate ways.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

190

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–10/11/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Developmentally Appropriate Foundations in Early Childhood Instruction

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Developmentally Appropriate Foundations in Early Childhood Instruction kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

136554

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

Introduces Pre K - 3rd grade pre-service and in-service educators and administrators to the foundational frameworks of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and the Nevada Educators Performance Framework (NEPF). Students will examine alignment between Early Childhood Education (ECE) and K-3 learning standards to implement evidence-based practices. *This class is designed for teachers working in school district classrooms and includes practice-based requirements.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

280

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

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Curriculum in Early Childhood Education kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102143

Topic ID

Course Location

Dandini Campus

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. This course requires field experience in an approved early childhood classroom. Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in field experience. See additional information in the catalog for the ECE program requirements and course descriptions. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet. Course requires field experience. Students must submit a volunteer application and a copy of their driver's license or other appropriate identification to their instructor the first week of class. Obtain the volunteer application online at Education Teacher Prep's website (http://www.tmcc.edu/etp).

Section

2501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course focuses on methods of planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool age children (3-5 years old). Topics include theories of preschool curriculum development, children's play, curriculum objectives, lesson planning, daily schedules, assessing child development through the curriculum, evaluation of curriculum effectiveness, and the role of the teacher in facilitating curriculum for preschool children. Curriculum development in all content areas is explored including art, science, literature, music and movement, sensory, language arts/literacy, blocks, dramatic play, woodworking, cooking, math, social studies, multiculturalism, and outdoor play. This course requires 35 hours of field experience in an early childhood classroom. Field experiences are focused learning opportunities that require the student to practice specific skills working with young children. * Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in courses with field experience. If a student fails to meet these requirements, or if the background check is not approved, the student will not be permitted to participate in courses with field experience. * Students must work with the instructor to arrange a field experience schedule and placement site.

Class Type

Hybrid

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

251

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

Dandini Campus • 08/25/25–12/13/25
4:00–6:50 p.m. • T • Dandini Campus • 08/26/25–08/26/25
4:00–6:00 p.m. • T • Dandini Campus • 09/30/25–09/30/25
4:00–6:00 p.m. • T • Dandini Campus • 12/02/25–12/02/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: ECE 190, ECE 204, ECE 210, and HDFS 201.

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:41 +0000

Introduction to Early Childhood Education kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102141

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

5301

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course is an introduction and overview of the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics include: a history and theoretical foundation of early care and education, types of early childhood programs and settings, an overview of child care licensing and regulation, professional development in ECE, working with families, designing the classroom environment, ethical conduct, daily schedules, curriculum planning, positive guidance, child development, components of the early care and education system, and current trends and issues in ECE. The course also emphasizes the importance of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in the field.

Class Type

Status

Full

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

250

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–10/11/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:41 +0000

Introduction to Early Childhood Education kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102141

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

250

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:41 +0000

Introduction to Early Childhood Education kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102141

Topic ID

Course Location

Dandini Campus

Academic Term

Notes

In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

Class Type

In-Person Class

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

250

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

9:30–10:45 a.m. • T TH • Dandini Campus • 08/26/25–12/11/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Principles of Child Guidance

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Principles of Child Guidance kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102121

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course will explore key components of social emotional learning and development in children birth through age eight. Coursework will focus on the study and use of positive techniques to effectively support child behavior in early childhood settings in order to help children build positive self-concepts and individual strengths within the context of appropriate limits. The study includes uses of direct and indirect guidance techniques.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

204

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

The Exceptional Child

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The Exceptional Child kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102120

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

3001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course is a study of young children with differing physical, social/emotional, language, and/or cognitive abilities. Students are introduced to typical and exceptional development, specific developmental disabilities, as well as strategies for including all children in early care and education programs. Adaptive teaching approaches to support children with differing abilities, working with families of exceptional children, and behavior and classroom management strategies are also explored.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

200

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Notes (For Filter)

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Infancy

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Infancy kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102085

Topic ID

Course Location

Dandini Campus

Academic Term

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles and basic concepts of the development of the child from conception to age three. Emphasis will be placed on physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Students will explore high quality infant/toddler care and the power of caregiving as curriculum.

Class Type

In-Person Class

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

130

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

12:30–1:45 p.m. • M W • Dandini Campus • 08/25/25–12/10/25

Department Phone

673-7185

Class Subject Abbr

ECE

Parent Caregiver Relationships

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:40 +0000

Parent Caregiver Relationships kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

102077

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

8431

Minimum Units (Decimal)

1.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

1.00

Description

This course focuses on effective family and community partnerships within early childhood programs. Intentional strategies for family engagement and positive communication are explored. Students will learn formal and informal verbal and written communication strategies including: daily interactions, newsletters, information sharing, family conferences, and home visits. Building connections with community organizations will be introduced.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

121

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference