Maricopa Community Colleges  ECH237   19886-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  04/14/87  
ECH237      19886-19995 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Media in Preschool
Media production for and with preschool children. Emphasis on utilization for instruction. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ECH237   19886-19995 Media in Preschool
1. Identify and explain developmental trends in learning and sensory input. (I)
2. Identify and describe the impact of media on young children. (II)
3. Describe characteristics of top quality commercially-produced media learning materials available for today's preschool child. (III)
4. Describe the planning sequence process for learning, to include selection, organization, and evaluation of materials. (IV)
5. Demonstrate the ability to utilize and create audio visual materials appropriate for the preschool child. (V)
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ECH237   19886-19995 Media in Preschool
    I. Developmental Trends in Learning and Sensory Input
        A. Preschool vs. Elementary School Child
        B. Theories
          1. Piaget
          2. Bruner
      II. Impact of Media on Young Children
          A. Research Techniques
          B. Viewing Process
          C. Content
        III. Commercially-Produced Media Learning Materials
            A. Current Availability
            B. Cost Considerations
            C. Usefulness
            D. Limitations
            E. Criteria for Evaluation
          IV. Planning and Sequencing for Learning
              A. Selecting Concepts to Present with Media
              B. Organizing Presentations
              C. Evaluating Effectiveness
            V. Media Creation Tecniques
                A. Audiotapes
                B. Still Images
                  1. Visuals/laminations
                  2. Slides
                  3. Filmstrips
                  4. Overheads
                C. Moving Images
                  1. Animations
                  2. Movies
                  3. Videos
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