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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Education - Center for Academic and Religious Excellence

Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Formerly:
EDU/ECE 303 The Art of Teaching
Length:

Proficiency examination program administered at the CARE testing center or authorized proctor sites.

Dates:

September 2016 - Present.

Objectives:

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows: describe the attributes of an effective teacher; identify and describe a wide range of ways in which students differ; discuss growing population diversity and the changing nature of childhood and youth; explain what language is and delineate its various components; define metacognition and discuss facilitating student use of metacognitive strategies; discuss strategies to help disorganized students become organized; discuss how to use reinforcement and rewards to help students improve self-esteem.

Instruction:

In order to prepare for this exam,  students will cover the following topics: What makes an effective teacher? Helping students develop organization skills; setting your students up for success; language in the classroom; using questions effectively; metacognition-teaching students to think; effective discipline; using encouragement effectively.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education (9/16) (4/21 revalidation).

Formerly:
EDU/ECE 304 Foundations of Education
Length:

Proficiency examination program administered at the CARE testing center or authorized proctor sites.

Dates:

September 2016 - Present.

Objectives:

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows: identify the challenges of entering teachers; realize the challenge of teaching all students; trace global origins of American education to ancient civilizations; discuss how various educational pioneers shaped education in the U.S. today with their specific methods and philosophies; trace the historical development of American education from colonial times to the present; analyze U.S. Supreme Court cases on teacher rights and responsibilities; be ready to introduce 21st century skills to classroom settings.

Instruction:

In order to prepare for this exam, students will cover the following topics: motivational techniques to engage all students; the importance of professional development; valuable teacher organizations and specialized professional organizations; the impact of medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment cultures; significant events in the history of American education; 21st century curriculum trends; challenges which face schools in the U.S. today. 

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education (9/16) (4/21 revalidation). 

Length:

Varies; proficiency examination program administered at the C.A.R.E. testing center or authorized proctor sites.

Dates:

September 2020 – Present.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows:  distinguish among the major theories of literacy learning and language development and evaluate their current relevance; adapt a variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs of all students, including English Learners, students with disabilities, and others who struggle with reading; define the relationship and appropriate use of evaluation, assessment, student success, and the standards movement; foster emergent literacy using approaches grounded in theory and developmental knowledge; build word acquisition skills and vocabulary using phonics, decoding, and fluency strategies; select and teach appropriate comprehension strategies for students at all levels; introduce students to concepts related to comprehending content area text and contemporary modes of presenting content; use technology appropriately in planning instruction and assessment in reading and writing; distinguish among the approaches to teaching reading and writing and decide which works best for the students; make informed choices in constructing and managing a literacy program.

Instruction:

The following topics are covered and assessed by the examination: Literacy and Learning theory; diversity in the literacy program; assessment for success; emergent/early literacy: decoding and work-building; word acquisition; high-frequency words and vocabulary building; comprehension: theory, strategies, and teaching procedures; combining reading and writing: text structures, content areas, including literature, and study skills; choosing an approach to create and manage a literacy program.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate category, 6 semester hours in Education or Literacy (9/20).

Length:

Varies. 

Dates:

September 2016 - Present. 

Objectives:

Upon successful passing of the examination, students will demonstrate proficiency as follows: define and identify the creative arts emphasized in this course, namely dance, drama, music, visual arts, literature; clarify process versus product in meeting goals and objectives in the classroom; identify Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences and apply them to the arts; identify the segments in the Continuum of Affective Development and their role in promotion of the arts; and identify the different elements in creative arts around the world; link all the art elements as they apply to a literature unit.

Instruction:

In order to prepare for this examination, students will study the following topics: the various forms of arts used in education around the world; the Process versus Product Approach in teaching; the two hemispheres of the brain and their function; the use of guided imagery for children; integrating the arts with math, social studies, science; the link between art and cognitive development and the teacher’s role in developing the visual arts; dramatizing folk tales from around the world; the young child and three dimensional art; linking the arts through literature.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Early Childhood Education (9/16) (4/21 revalidation).

Length:

Varies. 

Dates:

September 2016 – Present.

Objectives:

Upon successfully passing of the examination, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows: recognize the great value and importance of the preschool experience; recognize the need for Developmentally Appropriate Practices; address childhood needs holistically; plan whole group activities for preschoolers efficiently; arrange and conduct field trips for preschoolers efficiently; arrange for the arrival of classroom visitors to a preschool; set up self-sustaining centers for youngsters and monitor the children’s involvement; understand how children develop gross and fine motor skills; mediate when children experience social conflicts; and integrate the curriculum via pretend play and construction play.

Instruction:

In order to prepare for this examination, students study the following topics: the implications of effective teaching; analysis and evaluation of  developmentally appropriate practices; group time at the various levels of early childhood education; the creation of self-sustaining centers and the steps in mentoring student involvement; all aspects of the physical domain; all aspects of the social domain; the differences between pretend and construction play and the benefits of both; theme teaching in the early childhood classroom; authentic assessment in the early childhood classroom; the composition of present and future early childhood classes.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in in Early Childhood Education or Education (9/16) (4/21 revalidation).

Length:

Proficiency examination program administered at the CARE testing center or authorized proctor sites.

Dates:

January 2020 – Present.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows: describe key changes in special education; describe and analyze assessment information; describe effective instructional strategies for general education and students with disabilities; recognize the important of educational settings; explain the role of theories of learning; articulate social, emotional, and behavioral challenges; discuss the importance of the early years; discuss the challenges of adolescents and adults with learning disabilities; outline the components of the language system; explain the elements of reading and discuss reading strategies; discuss written language and expression teaching strategies; describe the characteristics of students with mathematics learning disabilities; discuss and list characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); explain how Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are identified and diagnosed; and discuss techniques for working with students with ASD.

Instruction:

To prepare for this exam, students will study the following topics: characteristics of learning disabilities and related mild disabilities; assessment and the IEP process; clinical teaching; educational setting and the role of family; theories of learning and implications for teaching; social, emotional and behavioral challenges; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders; young children with disabilities; adolescents and adults with learning disabilities; medical aspects of learning disabilities; spoken language difficulties; reading difficulties; written language difficulties; mathematics difficulties; overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Evidence-based practices for educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorders; teaching students with autism to communicate; effective practices for teaching academic skills to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder; transition to postsecondary environments for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Education or Special Education (9/17) (9/19 administrative review) (10/22 revalidation). 

Length:

Proficiency examination program administered at the CARE testing center or authorized proctor sites.

Dates:

January 2020 – Present.

Objectives:

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows: define and understand ecological theory; explain why attachment is important; discuss why toddlers explore everything they can find; describe how guilt helps or harms children; articulate how family centered kindergartens can help ease the transition into real school; identify the difference between salad bowl and melting pot theories; discuss various opinions regarding guidance and discipline; explain how to help children cope with fear and anger; describe how to promote self-esteem; discuss how toys help define gender roles; identify the characteristics of a successful family; discuss how isolation affects a family; explain how bias affects young children.

Instruction:

In order to prepare for this exam, students will cover the following topics: the child in context of family and community; issues of attachment; autonomy-seeking youngsters; working with families of school-age children; understanding families’ goals, values, values, and culture; working with families on addressing feelings and problem solving; working with families to support self-esteem; working with families around gender issues; stress and success in family life; early child care and education programs; societal influences on children and families; social policy issues.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, or Elementary Education (9/17) (9/19 administrative review) (10/22 revalidation). 

 

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