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  • EARL 216: Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn literacy standards and stages of children's language development within the context of cultural, linguistic and ability diversity. They learn about children's use of language for representing and constructing meaning within the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework. Students create and implement standards-based literacy learning experiences and environments using evidence based practices emphasizing Universal Design for Learning. Students assess children's learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support children's language and literacy growth and development. Weekly field experience hours are required outside of class time. To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Prereq.-EARL 106 and EARL 107 with C or better.
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  • EARL 217: Child, Family and Community

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn about the role of families, communities, and culture in the development of children from 0 to age 9 in the context of CLAD (Culture, Language and Ability Diversity). They examine family systems theory and children's social emotional development. Educational issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated across the course with an emphasis on the need to build family relationships and community connections. Students are introduced to sources of evidence based practice to advocate for all children and families. Includes the development of professional competencies related to teaching English Language Learners (ELL). To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Successful completion of EARL 107 is recommended.
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  • EARL 218: Science in Early Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn about the development of children's scientific thinking through the lens of cultural, linguistic, and ability diverse contexts. They learn that science is the study of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation within the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework. Students create and implement standards-based science learning experiences and environments using evidence based practice, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students assess children's learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support children's scientific thinking. Weekly field experience hours are required outside of class time. To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Prereq.-EARL 106 and EARL 107, both with C or better.
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  • EARL 231: Organizing and Administration of Early Child Programs

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Application of child development knowledge, state regulations and national standards to organization and administration of high quality early childhood programs; to collaborate with families, school districts and communities and to engage in strategic planning. Designed for current and future directors of child care/child development centers, Head Start programs and community-based pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs. Prereq. - 15 credits in Early Childhood Education or departmental approval. Also available through Online Learning.
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  • EARL 232: Leadership Seminar in Early Child Education

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Focus on program director's leadership role in creating environment that supports professionalism, ethics, advocacy, strategic planning, and leadership development for self, staff, and board members. Survey of current issues, trends, problems, and resources related to education and care of young children. Designed for current and future directors and owners of community child care/child development programs, Head Start programs, and pre-kindergarten programs. Prereq. - 15 credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, or department approval. Also available through Online Learning.
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  • EARL 233: The Business of Early Learning and School-Age Programs

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This course provides an introduction to business practices unique to Directors running early learning/school-age programs. Content includes fiscal management, budgets and accoutning, as well as insurance, risk management, marketing, sales, data management and technology use, strategic planning, grant writing and human resources. This course is designed to specifically meet the needs of students seeking the Director's Credential from the Pennsylvania Keys. Prereq. - 15 credits in Early Childhood Education or departmental approval. Also available through Online Learning.
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  • EARL 243: Child and Family Connections

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn the role of families, communities, and culture in the development of children from 0 to age 9 in the context of CLAD (Cultural, Language and Ability Diversity). Students will examine theories of family systems and children's social emotional development. Students study cultural competence and inclusive practices to build relationships with families and other professionals. They use evidence-based practices to collaborate with and advocate for all children and families. Includes the development of professional competencies related to teaching English Language Learners (ELL). DHS OCDEL CPSL requirements verified in EARL 101. This course provides students with 40 hours of training and resource collection items to create the portfolio required by the council for professional recognition to apply for the Child Development Associate Credential.
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  • EARL 244: Early Childhood Profession

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students use evidence based knowledge to learn about their role as professionals to become informed advocates for all children, their families, and for sound, equitable educational practices and policies. Historical perspectives of the early childhood profession and how they influence current trends and curriculum models are analyzed. NAEYC, CEC, and DEC Position Statements and Codes of Ethics are used to examine ethical dilemmas including those related to cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity. Professional competencies related to legal responsibilities, teaching models, and professional resources for English Language Learners (ELL) are explored. Prereq.-EARL 106 and EARL 107, both with C or better.
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  • EARL 255: Becoming a Professional in Early Childhood Education

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students use evidence-based knowledge to learn about their role as professionals to become informed advocates for all children, and their families, and for sound, equitable educational practices and policies. Historical perspectives of the early childhood profession and how they influence current trends and curriculum models are analyzed. NAEYC, CEC, and DEC Position Statements and Codes of Ethics are used to examine ethical dilemmas including those related to cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity. Professional competencies related to legal responsibilities, teaching models, and professional resources for English Language Learners (ELL) are explored. This course provides students with 40 hours of training and resource collection items to create the portfolio required by the council for professional recognition to apply for the Child Development Associate Credential.
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  • EARL 263G: Internship-Early Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students apply, analyze, and synthesize their knowledge of children's development and learning within the context of culture language, and ability diversity. They create and implement responsive, standards-based learning experiences and aesthetic environments that integrate all curricular areas within the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework. Students use evidence based approaches to teaching and learning, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students engage in action research to seek answers to questions and inform decisions and practices. Students assess children's learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support each and every child's optimal growth and development. 150 hours of field experience required. Students must renew PDE paperwork to be eligible for internship placements. Prereq.-EARL 106, EARL 107, EARL 126, EARL 128, EARL 208, EARL 216, EARL 217, all with C or better and ENGL 101.
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