Maricopa Community Colleges  ECH238   19886-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  04/14/87  
ECH238      19886-19995 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Microcomputers in Preschool
Comparison of microcomputers as a teaching device with traditional preschool learning materials. Hands-on experience with child/computer interaction and software evaluation. Prerequisites: None.
 
 Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ECH238   19886-19995 Microcomputers in Preschool
1. Demonstrate knowledge and use of basic microcomputer terminology and operation. (I)
2. Describe and demonstrate techniques for facilitating microcomputer use with preschoolers. (II)
3. Identify the features of quality software for the nonreading preschooler. (III)
4. Compare traditional preschool teaching and learning methods with the microcomputer as a teaching/learning device. (IV)
Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ECH238   19886-19995 Microcomputers in Preschool
    I. Knowledge of Computers
        A. Terminology
        B. Operation
        C. Internal Workings
        D. Precautions
      II. Microcomputer Use with Preschoolers
          A. Developmental Characteristics
          B. Safety of the Child
          C. Attitudes Toward Computers
            1. Parents
            2. Teachers
            3. Children
          D. Demonstration and Interaction
          E. Evaluation of Learning
        III. Features of Software
            A. Positive Characteristics
              1. Visual Quality
              2. Interaction
              3. Content
            B. What to Avoid
            C. Selecting Hardware Based on Software
          IV. Comparison of Teaching and Learning Methods
              A. Traditional Methods
                1. Teacher/Child
                2. Peer
                3. Materials/Media
              B. Microcomputer
                1. Hardware
                2. Software
              C. Cost Effectiveness vs. Expense
          Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline