Department Chair: Abigail S. McNamee (Carman Hall, Room B-32)
Department Faculty: Professors: Deborah Eldridge, Abigail McNamee, Anne Rothstein, Helene Silverman; Associate Professors: Nancy Dubetz, Alexandria Lawrence Ross, Nancy Maldonado, Maria Victoria Rodriguez, Marietta Saravia-Shore; Assistant Professors: Cecilia Espinosa, Carol Gross, Christy Folsom, Janet Pickard Kremenitzer, Jeanne Peloso, Frances Rofrano, Andrea Zakin; Substitute Assistant Professor: Scott Wolfson; Lecturer: Rogelio Fernandez; Program Coordinators: Frances Rofrano and M. Saravia-Shore (Carman Hall B-47 and B-45)
The Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education (E.C.C.E.) offers a 12-credit minor for any student who is interested in learning about the field of urban education, as well as teaching certification programs for the student who plans to seek a Lehman endorsement for an initial teaching certificate. Four programs offer initial teaching certificates: Early Childhood; Early Childhood-Integration of Bilingual Extension; Childhood; and Childhood-Integration of Bilingual Extension.
The Lehman Urban Teacher Education (L.U.T.E.) Conceptual Framework that guides these teacher education programs was developed by faculty to provide a philosophical base for the faculty's work as teacher educators. It delineates what is valued by the Department as well as how teaching practices within the Department reflect those values. The Department's mission is to prepare competent, qualified, ethical, and reflective professionals for service to diverse communities. Within CUNY's tradition of access and excellence and Lehman's mission of service to the urban community, it is expected that teachers who study in these programs will bring respect for knowledge, diversity, caring, and justice to their work with children, families, colleagues, and local organizations that comprise the Lehman community.
Teacher Certification: New undergraduate programs, designed to meet New York State teacher certification requirements, went into effect for students entering undergraduate teacher education programs as of September 1, 2001. Upon completion of one of the following programs, and after achieving passing scores in required New York State teacher certification examinations, the student will have satisfied State requirements for Initial Certification in one of the following programs: Early Childhood; Early Childhood with a Bilingual Extension; Childhood; or Childhood with a Bilingual Extension.
A student can acquire a New York State initial teaching certificate when he or she has successfully completed the following:
NOTE: Changes in program requirements designated by the New York State Education Department for Teacher, Counselor, and/or Administrator certifications occur from time to time. As such, students are advised to consult the Office of the Division of Education, Room B-33 of Carman Hall, to determine the most current program requirements for certification. Students not seeking an institutional recommendation but who intend to apply independently for certification should consult with a departmental adviser prior to registration so that a course of study fulfilling State requirements may be planned. New York State may at some point end the independent transcript review route to certification. Students should consult the New York State Education Department website for updates or may check with the Division of Education's Certification Office to determine if a change in this policy has been adopted.
Students who seek the New York State initial teacher certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Education must pass three certification tests: the Literacy Arts and Sciences Test (L.A.S.T.), the Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (A.T.S.-W.), and the Content Specialty Test-Multiple Subjects (C.S.T.-Multiple Subjects).
THE DEPARTMENT MINOR
Students who wish to register for the 12-credit ECCE minor must have successfully completed College entrance requirements as well as English and math requirements and completed a declaration of major/minor form signed by an ECCE advisor.
The required courses and credits in the E.C.C.E. minor are as follows:
ECE 300: Education in Historical, Political, and Sociocultural Contexts—Birth to Grade 6 (3 credits);
ECE 301: The Child in Context: Child Study and Development—Birth to Grade 6 (3 credits);
ECE 302: Child, Family, Community, and Schools in Sociocultural Contexts—Birth to Grade 6 (3 credits); and
ECE 311: The Teaching Profession-Birth to Grade 6 (3 credits).
Each certification sequence begins with professional coursework that is followed by professional practice. To begin professional coursework or professional practice, students must meet specific prerequisite requirements.
Requirements for Professional Coursework
Professional coursework includes courses focusing on teaching a variety of content areas at the early-childhood level (Birth to Grade 2) or at the childhood level (Grades 1 to 6). Additionally, students can elect a program at either level with an integrated bilingual extension.
Students who plan to enter a teacher certification program in the Department must see an undergraduate adviser to obtain information regarding both the recommended general education sequence and approved liberal arts majors prior to their first Lehman registration. Students who wish to register for professional coursework in one of the four teacher certification sequences must meet the following requirements:
Completion of the College's general core and distribution requirements, with the following specifications and additions:
Arts Requirement: One course in Art and one course in Music approved by an E.C.C.E. advisor;
Math Requirement: MAT 123 and 132, or an equivalent approved by an E.C.C.E. advisor;
Science Requirement: Eight credits of natural science from CHE 136, BIO 166, PHY 135, and GEO 166, or an equivalent approved by an E.C.C.E. advisor;
Requirements for Professional Practice
Students who successfully complete the minor and the professional coursework in the certification sequences are eligible to register for professional practice (supervised student teaching) if the following requirements are met:
The Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education offers an undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education that leads to Initial Certification. It is intended for students who wish to teach young children in nursery schools, day-care centers, or public schools through grade 2.
The major objective of the program in Early Childhood is to provide pre-service teachers with a beginning focus on early childhood philosophy, trends, curriculum, methods, materials, and research in the field of early childhood education (Birth to Grade 2).
The course of study reflects an integrated curriculum that provides an educational model based on child development and child study principles, New York State Education Department standards and core curriculum in each academic area, and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education standards as described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The required courses and credits are as follows:
Professional Coursework (12 credits): ECE 431 (4), ECE 432 (4), ECE 433 (4)
Professional Practice (6 credits): ECE 481 (4), ECE 483 (2)
The program in Early Childhood—Integration of Bilingual Extension adds an extension to the Initial Certificate for teaching young children in bilingual settings. The required courses and credits are the same as the above program with the following exceptions:
The following courses are replaced:
ECE 430 (4) replaces ECE 431 (4)
ECE 482 (4) replaces ECE 481 (4)
The following courses are added:
ECE 427 (3)
LNG 160 (3)or SPV(LNG) 312 (3)
The Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education offers an undergraduate program in Childhood Education that leads to Initial Certification. It is intended for students who wish to teach children in grades 1 to 6.
The major objective of the program in Childhood Education is to provide preservice teachers with a focus on childhood philosophy, trends, curriculum, methods, materials, and research in the field of childhood education (Grades 1 to 6). The course of study reflects an integrated curriculum that provides an educational model based on child development and child study principles, New York State Education Department standards and core curriculum in each academic area, and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education standards as described by the Association for Childhood Education International.
The required courses and credits are as follows:
Professional Coursework (12 credits): DEC 431 (4), DEC 432 (4), DEC 433 (4)
Professional Practice (6 credits): DEC 481 (4), ECE 483 (2)
The program in Childhood with a Bilingual Extension adds an extension to the Initial Certificate for teaching in bilingual classroom settings. The required courses and credits are the same as the above program with the following exceptions:
The following courses are replaced:
DEC 430 (4) replaces DEC 431 (4)
DEC 482 (4) replaces DEC 481 (4)
The following courses are added:
ECE 427 (3)
LNG 160 (3) or SPV (LNG) 312 (3)
*Courses preceded by an asterisk are not expected to be offered in 2009-2011.
ECE 300: Education in Historical, Political, and Sociocultural Contexts--Birth to Grade 6. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the historical, political, and sociocultural contexts of urban education and the relationship between social change and change in schools. Emphasis on bilingual/bicultural, multicultural, and special education at early childhood and childhood levels. Use of media and technology as appropriate. Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio.
ECE 301: The Child in Context: Child Study and Development--Birth to Grade 6. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of theories of development and learning from birth through childhood and their application to early childhood, childhood, bilingual, and inclusive settings. Emphasis on child observation and study in multicultural, multilingual settings, and language acquisition in first and second languages. Use of media and technology as appropriate. Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio.
ECE 302: Children, Families, Communities, and Schools in Sociocultural Contexts--Birth to Grade 6. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the sociocultural contexts of urban communities, schools, and community-based organizations and the impact of these contexts on children. Emphasis on how schooling is perceived by children, families, and communities. Use of media and technology as appropriate. Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio.
ECE 311: The Teaching Profession--Birth to Grade 6. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the professional lives of teachers and the diverse roles they assume in urban schools. Work with teachers in developing children's multiple literacies, including linguistic, mathematical, technological, artistic, and musical, with an emphasis on how children use oral and written language to communicate and construct meaning; emphasis on how communities of learners are created. Use of media and technology as appropriate. PREREQ: Successful completion of at least six credits in the E.C.C.E. minor. Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio.
ECE 350: Special Studies in Elementary Education. 1-3 hours, 1-3 credits. (May be reelected for credit with permission of Departmental chair; topics to appear on transcript.)Investigation of theories, issues, methods, materials, and curriculum practices in N-VI educational settings; topics and credits to vary and be announced each semester. PREREQ: Departmental permission. Note: Credits earned in this course will apply to New York State certification only upon individual evaluation.
*ECE 402: Teaching History and Social Studies in the Elementary School (N-VI). 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, fieldwork), 3 credits. The selection, guidance, and evaluation of learning experiences in relation to the objectives of the program in nursery school through Grade VI, with specific emphasis on methods and materials in the areas of history and the social sciences: classroom organization, planning, and evaluation; guided observations. Opportunity for the students to tutor in public schools. Students will participate in supervised field experiences. PREREQ: BBE 301 or ECE 301 and successful completion of the Requirement in Oral English. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 442 and 402.
*ECE 403: Teaching Science in the Elementary School (N-VI). 4 hours, 3 credits. A course designed to acquaint students with the content and objectives of the early childhood and elementary school science curricula and the methods, materials, and resources appropriate for teaching N-VI. PREREQ: Either ECE 301 or 321 and successful completion of the Requirement in Oral English. NOTE: No student may receive credit for both ECE 403 and 441.
*ECE 404: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (N-VI). 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, fieldwork), 3 credits. Contemporary approaches to the organization and teaching of mathematics in the elementary school. Teaching for understanding, lesson planning, and evaluation of mathematics learning, and appropriate remedial and enrichment experiences. References to curriculum material, syllabi, sources, and research reports. Students will participate in supervised field experiences. PREREQ: Either ECE 301 or BBE 301, ECE 416, or equivalents; a passing grade on the Departmental Mathematics Competency Examination; and completion of the Requirement in Oral English. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 404 and 322.
*ECE 405: Art in Elementary School (N-VI). 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, fieldwork), 3 credits. Exploration of a variety of art media. Development of individual competencies in these media. Principles, methods, and classroom organization and planning for effective instruction. Students will participate in supervised field experiences. PREREQ: Either BBE 301, ECE 301, or 321. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 405 and 443.
ECE 414: Methods and Materials in Early Childhood I. 3 hours, 3 credits. (Constitutes a two-semester sequence with ECE 415.)Study of the mental, social, emotional, and cognitive needs, interests, and experiences of children (three through five years of age)as the basis for developing suitable programs and for formulation of criteria for the selection and evaluation of materials, as well as for the creation of an appropriate environment. The course will develop specific methods and content in the teaching of social studies, science, arithmetic, and language arts. Health, nutrition, sexuality, and safety in early childhood will be included. Students will spend time in laboratory, directed observation, or other supervised field experiences.
ECE 415: Methods and Materials in Early Childhood II. 3 hours, 3 credits. Continuation of ECE 414. Emphasis will be on primary grades.
*ECE 416: Methods of Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades (N-III). 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, fieldwork), 3 credits. A study of research in reading and reading methodology, including reading readiness, development of meaning and sight vocabularies, structural and phonetic analysis, formal and informal techniques and measures for assessing pupil needs, organizational patterns for group and/or individual instruction, and beginning reading experiences and/or materials. Integration of research with classroom experience. Students will participate in supervised field experiences. PREREQ: ECE 301 or BBE 301 or the equivalent; and completion of the Requirement in Oral English. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 416 and 321.
*ECE 419: Planning Pre-Kindergarten Programs and Kindergarten. 2 hours, 2 credits. (Recommended for Early Childhood students.) Child development experiences and activities that serve as the basic framework for planning consistent and continuous programs in nursery school and kindergarten. References are made to public and private schools, day-care centers, Head Start, child-development centers, and current program trends in early childhood education. PREREQ: ECE 414.
*ECE 420: Methods of Teaching Reading in the Middle Grades (IV-VI). 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, fieldwork), 3 credits. A study of research in reading and reading methodology, including primary grade skills development for middle-grade pupils; enlargement of meaning and recognition vocabularies; development of study skills, critical reading, and content reading; formal and informal techniques and measures for assessing pupil needs; organizational patterns for group and/or individual instruction; and middle-grade reading experiences and/or materials. Integration of research with classroom experience. Students will participate in supervised field experiences. PREREQ: ECE 301 and 416 and completion of the Requirement in Oral English. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 420 and 322.
ECE 427: Teaching of English as a Second Language (N-VI). 3 hours, 3 credits. Methods and materials of teaching English to children (N-VI) whose native language is not English. Attention will be directed to problems of language, cultural orientation, and the various techniques for teaching children of different age levels and lifestyles. PREREQ: ECE 301, ECE 321, or BBE 301. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 427 and ESC 405.
*ECE 429: Introduction to Parent/Teacher/Child Relationships in Early Childhood Settings. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of parent/teacher/child relationships in the early childhood program. The development of constructive relationships among parent, teacher, and child. PREREQ: ECE 414.
ECE 430: Literacy and Social Studies in Early Childhood Bilingual Education—Birth to Grade 2. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the diverse ways that infants, toddlers, and young bilingual, bicultural children develop language and literacy and an understanding of basic human needs and human interdependence in family, early care, and school settings. Assessment and instruction in the native and second languages within an integrated curriculum. Use of technology and media as appropriate. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio.
ECE 431: Literacy and Social Studies in Early Childhood Education- Birth to Grade 2. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the ways in which young children develop language and literacy and an understanding of basic human needs and interdependence in family, early care, and school settings. Assessment and instructional strategies within an integrated curriculum. Use of technology as appropriate. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio. No student can receive credit for both ECE 431 and DEC 431.
ECE 432: Mathematics and Art in Early Childhood Education--Birth to Grade 2. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the ways in which young children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and art in family, early care, and school settings. Approaches to formal and informal assessment of children's development in mathematics and art in an integrated curriculum. Use of media and technology as appropriate. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio. No student can receive credit for both ECE 432 and DEC 432.
ECE 433 Science and Music in Early Childhood Education—Birth to Grade 2. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the ways young children develop science and music literacies in family, early care, and school settings. Application of assessment and instructional strategies, media, and technology in an integrated curriculum. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio. No student can receive credit for both ECE 433 and DEC 433.
*ECE 444: Music in the Elementary School (N-VI). 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, fieldwork), 3 credits. Exploration of the musical literature appropriate for children in this age group. Development of the ability to learn new songs independently and to transcribe simple original melodies. Methods and materials of instruction in a program, including singing, playing, dancing, listening, music reading, creating, and the use of instruments. Students will participate in supervised field experiences. PREREQ: Either BBE 301, ECE 301, or 321. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 444 and ECE 443.
*ECE 445: Physical Education in the Elementary School (N-VI). 3 hours, 2 credits. The development of competencies, together with the methods and materials of instruction in physical education, which include health, safety procedures, creative rhythmic activities, games, folk and square dancing, and athletics. PREREQ: One semester of physical education and current physical-activity card.
ECE 481: Supervised Student Teaching--Pre-K to Grade 2. 300 clock hours, 4 credits. Student teaching in varied settings that include culturally diverse populations, students with disabilities, and students of different age/grade levels (pre-K, K, and grades 1-2). Requires five full days each week in a school or early childhood setting. PREREQ: Successful completion of Departmental minor, ECE 431, ECE 432, and Requirements for Professional Practice (see the preceding information). COREQ: ECE 483: Student Teaching Seminar.
ECE 482: Supervised Student Teaching in Bilingual Settings-Pre K-Grade 2. 300 clock hours, 4 credits. Student teaching in varied settings that include culturally diverse populations, students with disabilities, and students of different age/grade levels (pre-K, K, and grades 1-2) in bilingual settings. Requires five full days each week in a school or early childhood setting. PREREQ: Successful completion of Departmental minor, ECE 430, ECE 432, and Requirements for Professional Practice (see the preceding information). COREQ: ECE 483: Student Teaching Seminar.
ECE 483: Student Teaching Seminar. 2 hours, 2 credits. Examination of the complexities of teaching. Emphases on developing reflective practice, promoting good health and safety, implementing strategies for conflict resolution and violence prevention, and identifying child abuse or substance abuse. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Practice (see the preceding information). COREQ: Supervised Student Teaching.
DEC 430: Social Studies and Literacy in Bilingual Childhood Settings- Grades 1-6. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the diverse ways that bilingual, bicultural children develop language and literacy and an understanding of basic human needs and human interdependence in grades 1-6. Assessment and instruction within an integrated curriculum in the native and second languages. Use of media and technology within an integrated curriculum as appropriate. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio. Students cannot receive credit for both DEC 431 and DEC 430.
DEC 431: Literacy and the Social Studies in Childhood Settings-Grades 1-6. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the ways in which children develop language and literacy and an understanding of basic human needs and human interdependence in grades 1-6. Approaches to literacy and the social studies assessment and instructional strategies within an integrated curriculum. Use of technology as appropriate. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio. No student can receive credit for both ECE 431 and DEC 431.
DEC 432: Mathematics and Art in Childhood Settings-Grades 1-6. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the ways in which children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and art in grades 1-6. Approaches to formal and informal assessment of children's development in mathematics and art to insure continuous development of problem-solving processes and expression of ideas in both mathematics and art. Use of technology as appropriate. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio. No student can receive credit for both ECE 432 and DEC 432.
DEC 433: Science and Music in Childhood Settings-Grades 1-6. 7 hours (4 hours, fieldwork; 3 hours, lecture), 4 credits. Exploration of the ways young children develop science and music literacy in grades 1-6. Application of assessment and instructional strategies, and media and technology in an integrated curriculum. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Coursework (see the preceding information). Note: Requires visits to early childhood and childhood settings with diverse populations and contrasting social and economic environments and the development of an academic portfolio. No student can receive credit for both ECE 433 and DEC 433.
DEC 481: Supervised Student Teaching—Grades 1-6. 300 clock hours, 4 credits. Student teaching in varied settings that include culturally diverse populations, students with disabilities, and students of different age/grade levels (1-6). Requires five full days each week in a school setting. PREREQ: Successful completion of Departmental minor, ECE 431, ECE 432, and Requirements for Professional Practice (see the preceding information). COREQ: ECE 483: Student Teaching Seminar.
DEC 482: Supervised Student Teaching in Bilingual Settings—Grades 1-6. 300 clock hours, 4 credits. Clinical experience in bilingual settings that include students with disabilities and students of different age/grade levels (Grades 1-6). Requires five full days each week in the school placement. PREREQ: Successful completion of Requirements for Professional Practice (see the preceding information). COREQ: ECE 483: Student Teaching Seminar.