7 courses with the subject ECH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ECH 221Early Development and Learning3
A course designed to examine the historical and philosophical foundations of early childhood education and developmental milestones, principles and theories, and multiple influences on development and learning for children from birth to age nine. Candidates apply the implications of child development and learning in designing the learning experiences and environments young children need to prepare them to succeed in school. Second semester.
A course to prepare PK-4 certification candidates to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons in the main themes of social studies for Early Childhood and Elementary grades as identified by the National Council for the Social Studies and Pennsylvania’s academic standards. The social studies curriculum, including history, geography, economics, civics, and government, is integrated with the central theme of promoting civic competence. First semester.
A course to prepare PK-4 certification candidates to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons in science and scientific inquiry at the Early Childhood and Elementary level as identified by the National Science Education Standards and the Pennsylvania academic standards. Instruction is based on conceptual themes and strategies that involve first-hand exploration and investigation. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes Must be fully accepted into a certification program.
A course to prepare PK-4 certification candidates to actively engage Early Childhood and Elementary students in learning mathematical concepts, methods, and language through developmentally appropriate, research-based learning experiences and instructional strategies that strengthen children’s problem-solving and reasoning processes as identified by the standards of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics and Pennsylvania’s academic standards. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes Must be fully accepted into a certification program.
ECH 325Integrating Music, Art, and Health/Physical Education3
An experiential overview of the elements of the creative arts and health/physical education to prepare candidates with the knowledge, resources, and strategies to effectively integrate music, art, drama, health, and physical development within the content areas to enhance learning, while encouraging an appreciation for creative expression and a healthy lifestyle. Second semester.
A course to prepare PK-4 certification candidates in the administration and interpretation of diagnostic and formative assessments to inform and monitor literacy instruction. Candidates demonstrate their ability to match research-based literacy interventions and instructional strategies to identified student needs by assessing and interpreting a 1st- to 6th-grade student’s progress in a semester-long tutoring project. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Must be fully accepted into a certification program. Current clearances required.
A course designed to build understanding of the value of and strategies for creating a positive, inclusive community of learners. Candidates apply knowledge of child development and positive management techniques to design instruction and manage an environment that encourages student autonomy in making responsible decisions, using problem solving strategies, and learning and playing cooperatively. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Must be fully accepted into a certification program.
