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4.00 Credits
Allows students to apply and practice knowledge and skills, acquired in previous coursework/training, in working with infants, toddlers, and their families during 90-hours of field experience. This course permits students with many opportunities to reflect and receive feedback on their role as an early childhood professional and their proficiency in the competencies needed to support infants and toddlers. Emphasis is placed on effective application of recommended practices, as identified in state and national professional criteria, in authentic early childhood program settings. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Care and Education AAS and Certificate programs. Prerequisite: EDUC 113, 117, and 145 with grades of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
EDUC 145 & EDUC 113 & EDUC 117
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3.00 Credits
Highlights the purposes, benefits, and techniques of systematic observation and assessment of children from birth - 9 years. Various observation and assessment methods are evaluated, compared, and contrasted. Course discussions cover how various types of formal and informal observations and assessments guide the development of the child's instructional and behavioral plan and help maintain accountability in the classroom and in schools. Ten (10) hours of classroom observation are required. Prerequisite: EDUC 110 or 111, and PSYC 212 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & ( PSYC 212 or EDUC 185 )
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3.00 Credits
Prepares the student for assessment by the Council for Professional Development, leading to credentialing as a Child Development Associate. The student develops a competency portfolio according to standards of the Council and is observed and assessed functioning in one of these settings: infant and toddler, preschool, family child care, or home visitor. Students who intend to apply for CDA assessment at the conclusion of this course must meet the current training and experience requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition. Prerequisite: EDUC 130 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of Faculty in Early Childhood Education discipline, and are currently working in an early childhood classroom where the student can be observed.
Prerequisite:
EDUC 130
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children ages birth - 9 years. Topics include children with special needs; the examination of PA state early childhood education programs and standards; the strategies for teaching health, safety and nutrition to young children; and the current issues affecting the overall health and physical wellness of young children. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) )
Corequisite:
EDUC 110, EDUC 111, ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children ages birth - 9 years. Topics include children with special needs; the examination of PA state early childhood education programs and standards; the strategies for teaching health, safety and nutrition to young children; and the current issues affecting the overall health and physical wellness of young children. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) )
Corequisite:
EDUC 110, EDUC 111, ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the development and expression of creativity - within the early childhood classroom - through the integration of visual art, music, movement, drama, and play. Students plan, implement and assess creative activities through the process of investigation, exploration and participation. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: EDUC 110 or 111 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) )
Corequisite:
EDUC 110, EDUC 111, ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the development and expression of creativity - within the early childhood classroom - through the integration of visual art, music, movement, drama, and play. Students plan, implement and assess creative activities through the process of investigation, exploration and participation. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: EDUC 110 or 111 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) )
Corequisite:
EDUC 110, EDUC 111, ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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3.00 Credits
Explores the critical role that the adult-child relationship plays in supporting children's optimal development and learning in three key areas: (1) social-emotional, (2) cognitive, and (3) language and literacy. Students are taught specific skills to capitalize on teacher-child interactions by turning them into valuable learning opportunities for children. Students also gain knowledge and skills to enable them to recognize and adjust their teaching practices for the unique characteristics and needs of children from dual-/multi-lingual families and vulnerable populations. Ten hours of observation is required in both infant and toddler group settings. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Care and Education AAS and Certificate programs. Prerquisite: EDUC 185 or 113 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
EDUC 185 or EDUC 113
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3.00 Credits
Explores the critical role that the adult-child relationship plays in supporting children's optimal development and learning in three key areas: (1) social-emotional, (2) cognitive, and (3) language and literacy. Students are taught specific skills to capitalize on teacher-child interactions by turning them into valuable learning opportunities for children. Students also gain knowledge and skills to enable them to recognize and adjust their teaching practices for the unique characteristics and needs of children from dual-/multi-lingual families and vulnerable populations. Ten hours of observation is required in both infant and toddler group settings. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Care and Education AAS and Certificate programs. Prerquisite: EDUC 185 or 113 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
EDUC 185 or EDUC 113
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the essentials for operating a family childcare home-based business to potential and existing childcare providers. Emphasis is on the home-based environment, scheduling and programming, financial considerations, state regulations, family partnerships, and current issues. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher.
Prerequisite:
EDUC 111
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