29 courses with the subject ECED, 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.
ECED 204Child Development and Brain Building Science Credits: 33
This course covers the latest research on brain and child development to give participants foundational knowledge in developmental progressions for children from birth to age 5. Through course readings, discussions, activities, and assignments, participants will learn to identify children’s developmental trajectories. An emphasis on brain development will provide participants with a unique lens to apply in an early learning program as an additional tool to identify developmental progressions. Participants will learn how to create early childhood environments that promote physical, language, social and emotional, and cognitive development. Participants will also explore the key role that individual differences and family and socio-cultural context plays in development and learn strategies to build relationships that support each child’s individual development.
Restricted to entry into the Early Childhood Credential (ECC) Pathway or Early Childhood Apprenticeship (ECA) Pathway.
ECED 205Positive Behavioral Supports for Young Children Credits: 33
This course utilizes evidence-based strategies for promoting social and emotional development and preventing and addressing challenging behaviors in preschool-aged children. Through course readings, discussions, activities, and related experiences, participants will learn about a variety of these research-based practices. This course will also provide opportunities for participants to see teacher-child interactions and specific instructional strategies that promote social and emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors. Students will implement strategies that provide positive behavioral support and analyze and assess their own classroom strategies to create a plan for improvement.
Entry into the Early Childhood Credential (ECC) Pathway or Early Childhood Apprenticeship (ECA) Pathway.
ECED 206Becoming an Early Childhood Professional Credits: 33
This course introduces a variety of professional topics and competencies in early childhood education. Centered around the perspective that effective early childhood professionals are self-aware, culturally competent leaders who practice ongoing reflection and growth, this course addresses state and national standards, professional ethics, and developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching and learning. Students also explore connections between early childhood theory and classroom practice, as well as strategies for creating a caring community of learners through effective classroom environments and strong relationships with young children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Entry into the Early Childhood Credential (ECC) Pathway or Early Childhood Apprenticeship (ECA) Pathway
ECED 210The Early Childhood Profession Credits: 33
Students in this course will be introduced to professional topics and competencies in early childhood education and will be given examples of the value of and strategies for creating a community of learners. Students will also be provided opportunities for practicing professional dispositions and behaviors in a variety of inclusive settings. Field hours are required.
ECED 220Developmental Science: Physical, Motor, & Health Credits: 33
A study of multiple aspects of physical development, prenatally through middle childhood. Attention is given to both typical and atypical development. Field hours are required.
ECED 260Developmental Science: Cognitive & Language Credits: 33
Students in this course will read about, write about and observe children’s cognitive development from birth to age 11. The course will link the students understanding of development with implications for classroom practice preschool through the fourth grade.
ECED 280Physical, Language and Cognitive Development Credits: 33
Provides child development information in the physical, language and cognitive domains birth through fourth grade. Content will be linked to application for both families and teachers. Required for dual certification majors in the Pre K-4/Special Education major.
ECED 320Developmental Science: Social & Emotional Basis for Guiding Children’s Behavior Credits: 33
A study of multiple aspects of social and emotional development, birth through middle childhood. Attention is given to both typical and atypical development. Application will be made to guiding children’s behavior in the classroom settings. Field hours are required.
ECED 210 with minimum grade of C and ECED 220 with minimum grade of C and ( ECED 260 with minimum grade of C or ECED 280 with minimum grade of C)
ECED 333Social Studies Methods for PK-4th Grade Credits: 33
Students will learn age appropriate content and strategies for teaching social studies in pre K-4 grade classrooms. Resources and methods to support Pennsylvania learning standards will be presented for each age group.
( ECED 210 with minimum grade of C and ECED 220 with minimum grade of C and ECED 260 with minimum grade of C) or ( ECED 210 with a minimum grade of C and ECED 280 with minimum grade of C) May be taken as concurrently
ECED 343Mathematics Methods I for PreKindergarten & Kindergarten Credits: 33
Students will gain knowledge about teaching mathematics using age appropriate methods, strategies and materials for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade children. Concepts related to early numeracy understanding will be emphasized. The course will include content, strategies, resources, and technology information.
Addresses a variety of effective and developmentally appropriate assessment techniques for use in early education practices. Responsible use of assessment is emphasized. Field experiences include both observation of and administering effective assessment measures and strategies.
( ECED 220 with minimum grade of C and ECED 260 with minimum grade of C) or ECED 280 with minimum grade of C May be taken concurrently
ECED 373Science and Technology Methods in PK-4 Credits: 33
Students will gain knowledge about teaching science in age appropriate ways for the Early Childhood/Elementary Education: PK-4 grades. Includes content, strategies and resources for meeting Pennsylvania standards for each age level.
ECED 393Mathematics Methods II, Grades 2-4 Credits: 22
Students will gain knowledge about teaching mathematics using age appropriate methods, strategies and materials for children in second through fourth grade. Concepts related to early numeracy understanding will be emphasized. Includes content, strategies, resources, and technology information. Field hours required.
ECED 394Technology Instruction for Early Childhood Classrooms Credits: 11
Technology Instruction for Early Childhood Classrooms is designed to prepare Pre K-4 majors for teaching pre K-4th grades with emphasis on the use of technology. Best practices will be utilized from the professional early childhood education field.
ECED 415Professional Practicum in PK-4 Credits: 33
This field-based course is for senior-level student participation in early childhood environments. Emphasis is placed on building partnerships with families and various community entities and implementing facets of an integrated curriculum. Instructor led seminars are scheduled throughout the course. Students will complete a total of at least 125 hours in a placement with students aged three to nine years.
ECED 210 , ECED 220 , ECED 260 , ECED 320 , ECED 333 , ECED 343 , ECED 370 , and ECED 373 , all with minimum grade of C May be taken concurrently. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
ECED 440Building Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 33
Emphasis is on understanding contemporary families with young children. Family diversity and fostering reciprocal relationships are stressed. Field experiences are required and will be completed in ECED 415 . Field experiences include both observation of and participation in family/school/community interactions.
Students will apply Pennsylvania standards for math, science, literacy, social studies and the arts. Competencies will be practiced through projects, portfolio collections and demonstrations.
ECED 210 with minimum grade of C and ECED 220 with minimum grade of C and ECH 253 with minimum grade of C and ECED 260 with minimum grade of C and ECED 320 with minimum grade of C* and ECED 333 with minimum grade of C* and ECED 343 with minimum grade of C* and ECED 370 with minimum grade of C* and ECED 373 with minimum grade of C* and ECED 393 with minimum grade of C* and READ 323 with minimum grade of C and READ 363 with minimum grade of C and READ 383 with minimum grade of C * = May be taken concurrently Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
ECED 480Early Childhood Professional Seminar Credits: 33
Students in this course will demonstrate professional competencies in early childhood education student teaching placement. They will demonstrate their understanding of the value of and strategies for creating a community of learners. Practice of professional dispositions and behaviors in an inclusive setting will be refined. Guided field assignments will be required in ECED 489 .
This supervised, full-semester field-based experience is the culmination of the early childhood teacher preparation program. Early childhood teacher candidates are placed in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first through fourth grade classrooms. Candidates will observe teachers, apply developmental theory and best educational practice, demonstrate dispositions for teaching, engage in ethical and effective professional practice to support the learning of all children.
