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  • EDUC 110: Foundations of Education

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions required and defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the PA Department of Education Pre-K to 4th grade guidelines for teachers serving children ages three through nine years. This course covers the purposes, structure, impact of schools, teaching methodology, curriculum, and the teaching profession as they relate to students, families, and society. Students observe and reflect upon professional dispositions and behaviors in diverse settings during ten hours of field experience. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Childhood- Elementary Education AA and Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate. Students must complete all clearances (State Police, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint (ACT 34 & 141) and TB Test) and have documentation on file with the Academic Division Office before permission is granted to enroll in this course. (FYS) Prerequisite:    ( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • EDUC 111: Fundamentals of Early Care

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions, required and defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), for teachers serving children ages 0 - 8 years. Students reflect upon both the teaching applications and the learning theories implemented in diverse early care and educational settings. Examinations of current transition practices into public schools is also covered. Ten (10) hours of observation is required. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. (FYS) Prerequisite:    ( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • EDUC 113: Infant and Toddler Development and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Presents the theories, principles, processes, milestones, and exceptions related to infant/toddler development and learning. This course emphasizes the interaction between children's development and their early environment, particularly the critical role of warm, responsive, nurturing relationships in healthy development. Students examine factors that influence the trajectory of children's development, particularly those that pose a risk to long-term well-being and those that serve a protective role for children at risk. Students explore legal and ethical responsibilities of early childhood professionals in response to children with special needs and children experiencing maltreatment. The appropriate uses of observation and assessment in infant/toddler settings are also discussed. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Care and Education AAS and Certificate programs.
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  • EDUC 117: Building Family and Community Partnerships to Support Infants and Toddlers

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Emphasizes the importance and benefits of positive, collaborative, and supportive relationships with families as an essential responsibility of the infant/toddler educator. This course examines effective strategies for building those relationships. Students explore the many ways in which they and the families they serve can differ as a reflection of personal/family experience, cultural influences. Connections to community resources that benefit children and families are also explored. Advocacy for coordinated and responsive services are presented. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Care and Education AAS and Certificate programs.
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  • EDUC 119: Infant and Toddler Practicum

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    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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  • EDUC 120: Observation and Assessment of the Young Child

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    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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  • EDUC 131: Child Development Associate Assessment and Portfolio Preparation

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    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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  • EDUC 135: Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Care and Education

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    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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  • EDUC 140: Integrating the Arts and Play as Educative Process

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    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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  • EDUC 145: Infant and Toddler Care and Education

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    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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