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ECH128: Early Learning: Play and the Arts – 3 credits

Examines theory, research and practices relating to play and the creative arts in early childhood. Considers practical constraints and alternative perspectives. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12632	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	T. Phillips	Open 23 of 25 seats available
12632	Notes Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class 8-week class option available There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH140: Learning Made Visible Through Documentation – 1 credit

The study of documentation in early childhood environments including strategies to reflect on children's thinking, hypothesis development, and the multiple relationships essential in the learning environments. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13473	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	J. O'Brien	Open 7 of 7 seats available
13473	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook for this course. The course materials will be available within the lessons of the course. These materials include websites, articles, and videos all accessed in the course lessons. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH269: Child Care Seminar – 1 credit

Emphasizes the blend of job-related activities including career exploration, employment procedures, human relations, and on-the-job issues. Note: CFS/ECH269 may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13301	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Pyles	Open 25 of 25 seats available
13301	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class There is no textbook required for this course. All required readings and/or viewings are presented in the lessons via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH270: Observing Young Children – 1 credit

Introduction to techniques of observing young children. Recording methods, interpretation and use of collected information including legal and ethical implications. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12114	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	C. Kirk	Open 25 of 25 seats available
12114	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH271: Arranging the Environment – 1 credit

Exploration of the influence of the environment on the behavior and development of young children. Considers indoor and outdoor spaces from the perspective of safety, age-related needs, spatial requirements, and usage. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12116	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	C. Evans	Open 6 of 7 seats available
12116	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH272: Science for the Young Child – 1 credit

Methods and techniques for encouraging beginning scientific thinking among young children. Focus upon the theory of Jean Piaget. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13288	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	C. Evans	Open 7 of 7 seats available
13288	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No materials are required for this course. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH273: Math for the Young Child – 1 credit

Methods and techniques for encouraging the beginnings of mathematical/logical thought with young children. Focus upon the theory of Jean Piaget. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13295	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	C. Evans	Open 6 of 7 seats available
13295	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH275: Literacy Development and the Young Child – 1 credit

Literacy from birth through the early childhood years. Focus on developmentally appropriate ways to encourage speaking, listening, writing, and reading in the home and classroom. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13493	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Banner	Open 11 of 11 seats available
13493	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH279: Early Childhood Curriculum Development – 1 credit

An intensive focus on the process of building curriculum units appropriate to the developmental needs and abilities of the young child. Design, use and evaluation of materials and activities. Prerequisites: None. Note: ECH279 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13457	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	D. Lopez	Open 7 of 7 seats available
13457	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH280: Food Experiences with Young Children – 1 credit

A discussion of the nutritional needs of young children and the cultural and social meanings of foods, feeding and eating. Includes planning and managing food experiences in home and group settings. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12118	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Kelly	Open 15 of 15 seats available
12118	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading is included within the lesson content and via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH281: Movement/Music for the Young Child – 1 credit

Consideration of motor development in the toddler through the 8-year-old and exploration of age-appropriate rhythmic, musical and creative movement methods. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13459	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	C. Evans	Open 10 of 11 seats available
13459	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH282: Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups – 1 credit

Exploration of techniques for guiding children in groups with focus on individual child and adult needs for a disciplined environment. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
12120	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Kelly	Open 13 of 15 seats available
12120	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook for this course. The course materials will be available within the lessons of the course. These materials include websites, articles, and videos all accessed in the course lessons. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ECH287: Professional Development in Early Childhood Education – 1 credit

Emerging professionalism within the field of early childhood education. Consideration of job responsibilities, rewards, ethics and current issues facing practitioners. Includes assessment and career planning. Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
13338	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	07/07 – 08/11 Summer 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Matthews	Open 5 of 7 seats available
13338	Notes Notes: Six (6) Week Class 3-week class option available There is no textbook for this course. The course materials will be available within the lessons of the course. These materials include websites, articles, and videos. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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