Initial Teacher Preparation - Program Summary - Early Childhood
Last Update: 07/30/2007 *

Description

Purdue University’s Department of Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) is widely regarded as one of the leading departments of its kind. The Department is a multidisciplinary unit that contributes to the well-being of individuals and families through

the professional preparation of specialists at BS, MS, and PhD levels;
significant research on a range of critical issues facing individuals and families in today’s society; and
innovative outreach efforts that extend knowledge to policy-makers, employers, professionals, and citizens in Indiana communities and beyond.

Approximately 277 undergraduate majors and about 75 graduate students are enrolled in the Department as of fall semester 2003. There are 27 faculty and professional staff members and 17 secretarial and service staff members in CDFS. An additional 7 individuals hold adjunct or courtesy faculty appointments.

CDFS faculty, staff, and programs are located in two buildings on the west end of Purdue’s campus: Fowler House and the Child Development and Family Studies Building. The two buildings provide state-of-the-art facilities for research, teaching, and service activities, and are devoted exclusively to CDFS.

Child Care Information - In Remembrance of Susan Kontos

Purdue Extension offers child development classes to caregivers - article

For more information about this program area, visit the Child Development and Family Studies website.

Program Standards

NCATE / Professional Association: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

• NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Profesional Preparation: Baccelaureate or Initial Licensure Level

Candidate Standards

Professional Association Standards for Teachers:

Indiana Department of Education Division of Professional Standards

Related K-12 Student Standards

• Indiana Academic Standards: Site 1, Site 2, Information Literacy Standards (ILS) correlations
• Professional Association Standards

Purdue University Teacher Education Program Standards

• Model for Professional Preparation ( graphic / narrative)
• Unit Assessment Component for All Students

Faculty

• Faculty Vitae
• Program Conveners
• Purdue University Directory

Admission Requirements

• Purdue University
• Teacher Education Program

Program of Study

• Purdue University Academics
• Teacher Education Directory Sheet
• Advising Sheet

Required Professional Education Courses

• Pre-Block
  • EDCI 270 Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing - syllabus
  • EDCI 271 Classroom Applications of Educational Technology - syllabus
  • EDST 200 History and Philosophy of Education - syllabus
• Block I - rubric
  • EDCI 205 Exploring Teaching as a Career (web site / syllabus)
  • EDCI 285 Multiculturalism and Education - syllabus
• Block II - rubric
  • EDPS 235 Learning and Motivation - syllabus
  • EDPS 265 The Inclusive Classroom - syllabus
• Methods - assessment
  • CDFS 212 Child Development Practicum - syllabus
  • CDFS 310 Guidance in Early Childhood - syllabus
  • CDFS 318 Developmental Assessment - syllabus
  • CDFS 405 Curriculum Applications of Language, Literacy, and Social Development - syllabus
  • CDFS 406 Curriculum Applications of Math/Science Development - syllabus
  • CDFS 408 Curriculum Applications of Atypical Development - syllabus
  • CDFS 415 Approaches to Early Childhood Education - syllabus
  • CDFS 444 Working with Families in Early Childhood Programs - syllabus
  • CDFS 450 Supervised Teaching in Inclusion Programs for Young Children - syllabus
  • EDPS 260 Introduction to Special Education - syllabus
  • EDPS 363 Psychoeducational, Medical and Physical Aspects of Individuals
    with Disabilities - syllabus
  • EDPS 562 Augmentative and Alternative Communication - syllabus

Field Experiences

Uses of Technology

• P³T³: Purdue Program for Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to use Technology
  • About the Project
    • Project Plan and Dissemination
    • Evaluation
  • Faculty Mini-Grants

Assessments

Assessments About Candidates

• Fall 2003 Gate Portfolio Assessment Summaries
  • Gate C - assessment

Assessments About the Program

• Teacher Education Program

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* Please note, this site has been prepared for the March 6-10, 2004, NCATE/IPSB Board of Examiners visit. The information posted here is available to the public and every attempt is being made to ensure its completeness and accuracy. If you have any updates or corrections, or have difficulty accessing or locating any documents, please contact T. J. Oakes, NCATE Coordinator, at oakest@purdue.edu or 765-494-5486, or contact Richard Frisbie, Assessment Coordinator and WebMaster at rfrisbie@purdue.edu or 765-494-2360.