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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog > College of Education > Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education Department

Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education Department

James Knoll, Chair

A301J Ginger Hall

606-783-2598

Faculty

E. McLaren, J. Rutland, M. Shon

Program Competencies

Competency is required in the following basic areas in the interdisciplinary early childhood education program:

1. Function as competent early childhood teachers and caregivers for birth to primary programs through an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes goals, research, and best practices relating to children and diversity.
2. Apply knowledge of the physical, psychosocial and cognitive development of young children.
3. Address special education needs of young children through a diagnostic prescriptive teaching/learning approach.
4. Apply instructional methodology and curriculum content in laboratory experiences.
5. Use the management processes in caring for and teaching young children with and without disabilities from birth to primary programs.
6. Examine legislation and public policy regarding children and families.
7. Communicate as a child and family advocate.

Assessment Procedures IECE

GPA of 2.75

PRAXIS I PPST Exams

Interview

Completion of required field experience hours

Writing sample

Teacher Performance Assessment

PRAXIS Exams