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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; F) ED 210 examines the elements, principles, and themes of all art forms within the context of early childhood and primary school settings. Students analyze art forms from historical and cultural perspectives, demonstrate the functions of developing and implementing a play that includes all art forms, and explore and design environments to promote the arts. Activities include developing lessons plans, creating an activity file, developing and presenting a play, and visiting music and art classes in public school settings. Also, students will attend and critique art and theatre presentations held on and off campus. Prerequisites: ED120 and ED121. Correquisites: ED223.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits) This course introduces students to the importance of advocacy, partnerships, and leadership in education. From an ecological perspective, students will learn interrelated systems and their impact on public education, early childhood education, children, and families. Focus will be placed on communication and collaboration skills necessary for effective decision and problem solving. This course has a CW designation.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; S) Environmental Education is becoming a primary focus and mandated in K-12 schools in Pennsylvania. We'll explore the historical roots, review the standards, review research and prominent researchers in EE, determine the essential elements and find and develop environmental lessons to be incorporated in today's classrooms.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; S) This course is designed as the first of three courses in Math and Science for PreK- to Grade 4 certification candidates. Math is all around us and an early start in conceptual mathematics will promote understanding and problem solving for young learners. This course is designed to introduce appropriate teaching strategies that highlight both NAEYC and NCTM standards for the mathematical development of the child. Prerequisites: ED120 and ED121. Corequsites: ED210.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Even Years; 2.00 Credits; S) Involves college students in local efforts to help overcome literacy problems experienced by adults in Huntingdon County. Students volunteer with adults who are in need of basic skills, pursuing their General Education Development diploma (GED), enrolled in family literacy programs, and/or developing job readiness or job advancement skills.
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4.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; S) Provides students, particularly those not seeking certification, with experience organizing and communicating knowledge in their fields of study. This may be accomplished in public schools or other areas of social/community work, e.g., community health programs or family planning agencies. Note: titles may vary each semester; students may take each course for credit.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall & Spring; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; S) A series of seminars on contemporary issues in child development, early education and child care. Special emphasis is placed on current research. Note: titles may vary each semester; students may take each Issues course for credit. Prerequisite: ED 120 and ED121and sophomore, junior or senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; S) Examines current teaching methods, materials, and assessment of phonemic awareness in the early childhood classroom. Prerequisites: ED120 and ED121 and Sophomore or above standing.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 1.00 Credit; S) By completing case studies involving children and families, students address common situations in early intervention that require development and implementation of family-centered practices. By doing so, students practice and apply educational theory; reflect thoughtfully; question assumptions and generalizations; critically examine facts; respect differing views, attitudes and beliefs by examining issues from more than perspective; communicate their ideas effectively and defend their ideas, make decisions, and problem solve. Prerequisites: ED120 and ED121 and Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
(Either Semester; Even Years; 1.00 Credit; S) Focuses on building cultural understanding in parent-professional relationships. The students will examine their own and others' cultural beliefs in order to work with families in educational settings. Particular focus is on studying families whose youngest members have or are at risk for developing a disability. Prerequisites: ED120 and ED121 or ED130.
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