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3.00 Credits
Reading Methods I focuses on the foundations for early literacy learning and the instructional strategies for teaching beginning reading and writing from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 1. All aspects of the literacy curriculum and teaching young children reading skills before the age of formal instruction are investigated. An emphasis is placed upon effective and developmentally appropriate strategies for young children. Additionally, students examine issues that impact literacy learning,such as diversity, home-school connections, the role of play in learning, creating a print-richenvironment, and oral language development. Students also learn how to implement specific literacy assessments in order to make sound instructional strategies for developing beginning readers and writers. Prerequisites: ECE 204, ECE 205, ECE 214, ECE 240, and ECE 245.
Prerequisite:
ECE-302
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3.00 Credits
Reading Methods II prepares pre-service teachers to successfully teach reading and writing to students in Grades 2 through 4. Students are taught methodologies for systematic and direct instruction in reading, developmentally appropriate instruction in the mechanics and process of writing, the assessment of language arts skills, the remediation of struggling readers, instruction of ELL learners, and linking Pennsylvania Academic Standards in Language Arts to content instruction. Prerequisites: ECE 204, ECE 205, ECE 214, ECE 240, and ECE 245.
Prerequisite:
ECE-304
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the teaching of mathematics to children Grades 2-4 is presented through an examination of methodologies that are appropriate to the physical and cognitive developmental stages of these children. Throughout the semester, students are provided with opportunities to gain confidence in teaching math concepts that are developmentally appropriate at this level. Prerequisites: ECE 204, ECE 205, ECE 214, ECE 240, and ECE 245.
Prerequisite:
ECE-308
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares students to become effective early elementary social studies educators who are capable of teaching the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values that are necessary for fulfilling the responsibilities of citizenship in a participatory democracy. Special attention is given to effective teaching strategies and to addressing the individual and cultural diversity of all learners. Consequently, students examine the social studies curriculum as it specifically relates to learning and development, differences in learning styles, critical thinking,problem-solving and performance skills, active learning and motivation, as well as modes of inquiry. Collaboration and supportive classroom interaction, instructional planning, assessment, reflection and professional growth, and professional leadership (based upon pedagogical standards that have been identified by the National Council for the Social Studies) are also studied. Prerequisites: ECE 204, ECE 205, ECE 214, ECE 240, and ECE 245.
Prerequisite:
ECE-312
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3.00 Credits
In Science Methods, students explore science theory, practice, and pedagogy that are based upon children's cognitive development that is appropriate at the PK-4 grade levels. Contemporary science education research and practice, as articulated in Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology, Environment and Ecology (STEE), STEE Anchor Assessments,Benchmarks for Science Literacy, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and The National Science Education Standards, published by the National Research Council, are also analyzed. Prerequisites: ECE 204, ECE 205, ECE 214, ECE 240, and ECE 245.
Prerequisite:
ECE-315
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Early Childhood Education [ECE] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Early Childhood Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course. Prerequisite: ECE 101.
Prerequisite:
ECE-326
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4.00 Credits
When families, communities, and schools work together to support student learning, the results are powerful! Effective collaboration among these groups can yield results that mutually support each segment of the education community, especially the students. In this course, students learn about the complex characteristics of family units and communities. They then utilize that knowledge to create and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships which support, empower, and involve families at all levels of their children's development and learning. Students also developand master strategies to increase family and community involvement in their schools. These strategies ultimately evolve into a partnership plan and/or a lesson or unit in which parents and community resources are fully integrated.
Prerequisite:
ECE-402
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Early Childhood Education [ECE] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Early Childhood Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course. Prerequisite: ECE 101.
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ECE-426
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of early childhood education that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required. Prerequisites: ECE 101 and Conditions of the University's ISP Policy, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Education and Human Services.
Prerequisite:
ECE-480
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10.00 Credits
In this course, students experience actual teaching under the guidance and supervision of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor. Areas of learning include necessary observation, participation, and conferences. Regularly scheduled seminars on campus help students to analyze teaching situations and plan for effective teaching. Students may apply for their Student Teaching Practicum after all required courses have been completed, and with approval of the Coordinator of Student Teaching. Prerequisite: EDU 461; concurrent with EDU 462.
Prerequisite:
ECE-490
Corequisite:
EDU-462
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