ECE 1203 Guiding Children's Behaviour (2-2-3)

This course combines child guidance, behavior management, and early intervention practices in early childhood education. Students examine social, emotional, and moral development theories alongside factors that influence children’s behavior in early learning settings. Through case-based and project-based learning, students analyze challenging behaviors, apply positive guidance strategies, collaborate with families and professionals, and design developmentally appropriate behavior management plans that promote inclusion, positive social interactions, and supportive learning environments.

ECE 1213 Infant & Toddler Growth, Development and Care (2-2-3)

This course introduces students to respectful, responsive, and relationship-based caregiving practices for infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age. Students explore developmentally appropriate practices, responsive caregiving, secure attachments, and play-based learning that support physical, social, emotional, language, sensory, and cognitive development. Emphasis is placed on culturally sensitive caregiving through observations, practical activities and project-based learning to design supportive environments and developmentally appropriate experiences for infants and toddlers.

ECE 2213 Learning through Visual and Performing Arts Education (2-2-3)

This course explores the role of creative arts in fostering imagination, expression, and holistic development in early childhood education. Students identify effective methodologies for integrating visual and performing arts in diverse settings. Through hands-on experiences, they demonstrate various art techniques, evaluate strategies for documenting children’s creative progress, and design instructional plans that embed artistic elements across the curriculum. The course promotes creativity, cultural appreciation, and the development of innovative teaching practices for young learners.

ECE 2223 Arabic Language, Literacy and Cognition through Story-telling (2-2-3)

This course introduces students to the cognitive and linguistic foundations of language acquisition and bilingualism in early childhood education through the exploration of oral language, storytelling, and bilingual learning contexts. Students will develop skills in analyzing language development, storytelling practices, and cognitive learning processes. Emphasis is placed on applying cognitive theories through digital storytelling, Emirati folk tales, and project-based activities. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to design engaging storytelling experiences for early years.

Prerequisites: EDU 2713

ECE 2303 Creativity and Imagination in Early Childhood (2-2-3)

This course explores the role of creativity and imagination in supporting young children’s learning and development in early childhood education. Students examine theories, approaches, and strategies that foster creative thinking, self-expression, problem-solving, and innovation through play, storytelling, arts, movement, and inquiry-based experiences. Emphasis is placed on designing engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environments that nurture children’s curiosity and imagination. Through collaborative and practical activities, students develop strategies for integrating creativ

Prerequisites: ECE 2203

ECE 2413 Computational Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for ECE (2-2-3)

This course integrates computational thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship in early childhood education. Students explore entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation clusters to understand how creative ideas evolve into meaningful educational solutions. Using computational tools such as coding, simulations, and digital design, they apply entrepreneurial thinking to address real-world challenges. Through project-based learning, students analyze strategies, develop innovative solutions, and design startup ideas that enhance teaching, learning, and community engagement locally and globally.

ECE 2503 Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Early Childhood Curriculum (2-2-3)

This course examines key philosophies and approaches in Early Childhood Education and their influence on curriculum design, planning, and classroom practice. It explores visible and invisible aspects of curriculum that shape children’s learning experiences and developmental outcomes. Emphasis is placed on integrating stages and types of play to foster creativity, inquiry, collaboration, and holistic growth. Students evaluate challenges in implementing Early Childhood curricula and apply reflective, innovative, and research-informed strategies to enhance teaching and learning.

Prerequisites: EDU 1503

ECE 3003 Literacies in Early Childhood (2-2-3)

This course examines knowledge and skills to promote early literacy development. Develops competency in the components of emergent literacy, including oral language development, phonological and phonemic awareness. Analyzes various reading approaches that assist young learners with their fluency development and decoding skills. Outlines planning and implementation strategies used in teaching young children to write, read, listen and speak. Provides opportunities to evaluate and analyze the importance of using formal and informal assessments for the evaluation of literacy development.

ECE 3103 Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education (2-2-3)

This course develops students’ understanding of the concepts, terminologies, and philosophies of inclusion for learners with diverse needs, including physical, intellectual, psychological, and behavioral challenges. It examines developmental milestones and learning characteristics of People of Determination in Early Childhood. The course also explores UAE laws, policies, and Ministry of Education initiatives that promote inclusive practices, programs, and services, preparing students to apply inclusive strategies in alignment with national and global early childhood frameworks.

ECE 3203 Learning through Literature (2-2-3)

This course examines children's literature and early childhood texts across a range of genres to support teaching and learning across the curriculum. Students explore principles for selecting developmentally appropriate texts and creating literacy-rich learning environments that foster language and literacy development. Through project-based learning, students analyze and use children's literature to develop reading strategies and meaningful learning experiences. Students also design themed children's books and literacy resources that support engagement and learning in early childhood.

ECE 3213 Teaching Science in Early Childhood (2-2-3)

This course develops students’ understanding of science concepts, process skills, and inquiry-led practices in Early Childhood Education. It emphasizes developmentally appropriate, play-based, and culturally responsive approaches that foster curiosity and conceptual understanding in young learners. Students examine teaching strategies and design solutions to inquiry questions within a STREAM framework. Through applied, reflective learning, they develop competencies to address misconceptions, integrate scientific thinking, and create meaningful, inclusive science learning environments.

Prerequisites: ECE 2123 or EDU 1802 or EDU 1803

ECE 3403 Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Education (2-2-3)

This course builds on pre-service teachers’ prior understanding of early mathematical concepts and teaching practices in early childhood education. Pre-service teachers explore mathematical learning through integrated and inquiry-based experiences. Emphasis is placed on contemporary pedagogy, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction. By the end of the course, pre-service teachers will be equipped to identify mathematical misconceptions and design engaging learning experiences that support early mathematics learning in inclusive classroom settings and beyond.

Prerequisites: EDU 1803 or EDU 1802 or ECE 2123

ECE 3503 Assessment in Early Childhood (2-2-3)

This course examines how assessment informs effective planning and teaching in early childhood education. Students explore the purposes, principles, and types of assessment, with a focus on observation and documentation to support children’s learning and development. Emphasis is placed on selecting and designing fair, reliable, and culturally responsive tools. Students apply assessment knowledge through authentic practicum tasks and use digital and AI-enhanced strategies to interpret evidence, make informed decisions, and reflect on professional practice in diverse early learning settings.

ECE 3533 Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood (2-2-3)

This course introduces the principles and practices of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in early childhood education. Students examine child development theories, play-based learning, inclusive practices, and culturally responsive approaches that support children’s holistic development. Emphasis is placed on creating safe, engaging, and learner-centered environments aligned with children’s developmental needs and interests. Through practical and collaborative learning experiences, students develop strategies for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood.

ECE 4113 Neuroscience in Early Childhood Education (2-2-3)

This course introduces foundational concepts of neuroscience in early childhood education, focusing on brain development, learning processes, memory, emotions, and the impact of early experiences on children’s growth and development. Students examine how neuroscience-informed practices support cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language development in early childhood settings. Emphasis is placed on creating responsive, developmentally appropriate, and brain-based learning environments. Through collaborative discussions, case studies, and practical applications, students develop strate

ECE 4703 Building Learning Communities in Early Childhood Education (3-1-3)

Emphasizes the importance of education in building and developing learning communities in Early Childhood Education. Identifies the roles of educators and parents and analyzes how they collaboratively support building learning communities. Examines the impact of education on overcoming different challenges being faced by stakeholders in order to develop learning communities.