EDUC 385 - Issues and Advocacy in

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SUNY College at Oneonta

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Early Childhood Education 3 s.h. This course is designed for early childhood teacher candidates to explore some of the current issues related to the field of early childhood education such as: building family and community partnerships; professionalism including ethics; using developmentally effective approaches; appropriate early childhood assessment; affordable, quality child care; resilience and students at risk; diversity including gender issues; violence in children's lives; media and technology; societal impact on children and families; and meeting the needs of the world's children. A case approach is utilized. Advocacy work, cooperative projects, service learning, and field work empower candidates to become change agents. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 235 and EDUC 305. Prerequisites: JrS, with successful completion of application to candidacy.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oneonta.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 436-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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