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ECE 430 Comprehensive Program Exam Topics and Subjects

ECE 430 Comprehensive Program Assessment Topic/Subject Overview November 2012 SH and JZ

Topic Subjects

Learner Development

•Cognitive Development

•Social & Emotional Development

•Language Development

•Memory & Thought Development

•Moral Development

•Physical & Motor Development

Learning Differences

•Special Needs Populations

*Impairments

*Disorders

*Disabilities

*Exceptional Students

Learning Environments •Importance of Environment

•Effective, Healthy and Safe Learning Environments

•Emotionally Supportive and Equitable Environment

Content Knowledge •Assessment

•Classroom Management & Teacher Role

•Family Communication & Partnerships

•Health & Safety

•Supportive Instruction

Application of Content •Cognitive, Language, Physical, Social & Self Development

•Effective Communication Systems

•Schools, Media, and Culture

Assessment • Methods of Assessment

• Choosing appropriate forms of assessment

• Using Assessment Data to inform instruction

• Informing parents about assessments

• Alternative assessments

ECE 430 Comprehensive Program Exam Topics and Subjects

ECE 430 Comprehensive Program Assessment Topic/Subject Overview November 2012 SH and JZ

Planning for Instruction • Creating outdoor learning environments

• Using centers in the classroom to meet academic needs

• Using centers in the classroom to meet developmental needs

• Integrating technology into the classroom

Instructional Strategies • Applying theory to practice

• Using appropriate strategies for infants and toddlers through

Kindergarten

• Planning Curriculum

• Using appropriate strategies to differentiate instruction

Professional Learning and

Ethical Practice

• Being a knowledgeable and reflective practitioner

• Building Supportive Relationships with families and the

community

• Creating a classroom community

• Maintaining professionalism

• Understanding diversity and inclusion

Leadership and Collaboration • Building partnerships with families, community groups, and

community resources

• Establishing and maintain collaborative relationships

• Social Policy issues

• Societal influence on children and families