University of Dayton
Early Childhood Program
Required Coursework and Experiences
2/7/09
Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Joni Baldwin
ECE Diversity
Proficiencies
Undergraduate
Courses
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Shauna Adams
Graduate
Courses
Assessment
EDT 313 Family
Culture Study
EDT 510 Diversity Case
Study
EDT 528 Internship
Observation Record
EDT 313 Family
Culture Study
EDT 510 Diversity Case
Study
EDT 528 Internship
Observation Record
EDT 313 Family
Culture Study
EDT 510 Diversity Case
Study
EDT 528 Internship
Observation Record
EDT 473 ECE Student
Teaching Addendum
EDT 528 Internship
Observation Record
1.
Cultural Understanding –
recognize one's own
culture and the cultural
characteristics of others.
I EDT 211
C EDT 313
I EDT 510
C EDT 528
2.
Awareness –recognize how
biases and assumptions
impact perceptions and
interactions with others.
I EDT 340
C EDT 313
I EDT 570
C EDT 513
3.
Cross-Cultural
Communication –
communicate with people
of all cultures in ways that
build trust and respect.
I EDT 340
C EDT 313
I EDT 510
C EDT 513
4.
Conflict Resolution –resolve
conflicts that arise as a
result of biases,
assumptions, and cultural
misunderstandings or
misinterpretations.
I EDT 212
C EDT 473
I EDT 510
C EDT 528
5.
Inclusion –create a learning
environment that is fair,
avoids discrimination and
that demonstrates the
candidate’s belief that all
students can learn.
I EDT 340
C EDT 473
I EDT 570
C EDT 528
EDT 473 ECE Student
Teaching Addendum
EDT 528 Internship
Observation Record
6.
Legal Knowledge –
demonstrate an
understanding of laws
related to diversity and
inclusion.
I EDT 340
C EDT 473
I EDT 570
C EDT 528
EDT 473 ECE Student
Teaching Addendum
EDT 528 Internship
Observation Record
I=introduced
Where
proficiency is
demonstrated
EDT 313
EDT 510
EDT 528
EDT 313 labMVCDC or DPS
EDT 513 labHead Start or
MRDD if diverse
EDT 313 labMVCDC or DPS
EDT 513 labHead Start or
MRDD if diverse
EDT 473 KPrimary Student
Teaching
EDT 528Preschool Special
Education
Internship
EDT 473 KPrimary Student
Teaching
EDT 528Preschool Special
Education
Internship
EDT 473 KPrimary Student
Teaching
EDT 528Preschool Special
Education
Internship
C=competence demonstrated
Description of Lab Experiences with Diverse Student Populations:
Undergraduate: Undergraduate students complete the Family Culture Project during EDT 313 and EDT 313
lab which is a 30 contact hour supervised field experience in an urban preschool setting where they have the
opportunity to work with children and families in poverty and with teaching teams comprised of
professionals from a diverse ethnics and cultural backgrounds. Undergraduates also demonstrate and are
assessed on the conflict resolution, inclusion and legal knowledge proficiencies during their full time
supervised student teaching experience.
Graduate: Graduate students complete a Case Study analysis during EDT 510 where they demonstrate
cultural awareness and communication across culture. Graduate candidates will have at least one of their
field experiences with student populations who differ in terms of race, ethnicity and/or socio-economic
status. Graduate students demonstrate and are assessed on the conflict resolution, inclusion and legal
knowledge proficiencies during their full time supervised internship (EDT 528) in a pre-kindergarten special
needs classroom.
Early Childhood
2 4a part 2: What required coursework and experience enable teacher candidates to:
a) Adapt instruction to different learning styles
-EDT 211 Child Development and EDT 508 Child and Adolescent Development
-EDT 340 and EDT 570 Educating Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
-EDT 415 Working with Learners with Mild to Moderate Learning Needs and EDT 513
Developmentally and Individually Appropriate Practices
b) Connect instruction or services to students’ experiences and cultures
-EDT 340 and EDT 570 Educating Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
-EDT 313DAP Preschool and EDT 573 Collaborating with Families, Professionals, & Agencies
c) Communicate with students and families in culturally sensitive ways
-EDT 313DAP Preschool and EDT 573 Collaborating with Families, Professionals, & Agencies
-EDT 473Student Teaching Primary Grades and EDT 528 Internship in Preschool Special
Education
d) Incorporate multiple perspectives into teaching
-EDT 344/573 Collaborating with Families, Professionals, & Agencies
-EDT 313 DAP Preschool and EDT 511 Integrated Curriculum and Instr. for Preschool
e) Develop a classroom and school climate that values diversity
-EDT 344/573 Collaborating with Families, Professionals, & Agencies
-EDT 313 DAP Preschool and EDT 511 Integrated Curriculum and Instr. for Preschool
f) Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the idea of fairness and the belief that all students can
learn
-EDT 340 and EDT 570 Educating Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
-EDT 344 & 573 – Collaborating with Families, Professionals, & Agencies (Sensitivity to
Families)
-EDT 313 DAP Preschool and EDT 511 Integrated Curriculum and Instr. for Preschool
-EDT 473Student Teaching Primary Grades and EDT 528 Internship in Preschool Special
Education
3. What data from key assessments indicate that candidates demonstrate proficiencies related to
diversity, including English language learners and students with exceptionalities?
EDT 341 -> Language Analysis Project
EDT 313 -> Family Culture Project
EDT 510-> Case Study Analysis
EDT 211/ 508 -> Developmental Case Study
EDT 344/573 -> Parent Interview
EDT 473/528 -> Praxis Assessment (scripting); Internship Observation Form