15 courses with the subject ECE, 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.
ECE 110Child Dev: Typ & Atypical: Birth-Age 5 (3.0 CH) This course is designed to introduce students to the
foundations of human development from birth to age 5. Student will learn about development issues as they apply to the following areas: brain (in-utero, normal and abnormal), cognitive and psychosocial change across the first five years of life. Students will also be challenged to apply the course content when planning appropriate lessons for early childhood educational opportunities. (P: cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher).
ECE 111Foundations of Education (3.0 CH) This course will develop the sociological, philosophical, economic
and political bases of education in America. Themes from these disciplines will be integrated into an examination of the critical issues that affect today's education and that promise to continue into the 21st century. This course is cross listed with EDUC 111. (P: cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.)
ECE 112The Developing Child-K-4 (3.0 CH) Child Development II is a course designed to introduce students to
the theories of how people learn. Students will understand the direct connections between how this learning is enhanced by the use of effective strategies by intentional teachers. They will also investigate how well planned lessons and well managed classroom environments improve student learning. The course investigates the power of effective teaching and the role of teacher as decision maker. The final examination will be an oral presentation and visual display of each student's understanding of the material taught. This course is cross listed with EDUC 112. P: cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. 178
ECE 213Language Development for Early Childhood (3.0 CH) Children's language skills are highly predictive
of their academic success. This course will offer the student the opportunity to examine the basic components of language (phonology, syntax, and lexicon), the theories regarding how children develop language, the development sequences of speech and language, and the correlations with academic success. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0. (P: ECE 110, 111 and 112).
ECE 214Early Literacy Found Preschool (Pre K-1) (3.0 CH) The course is designed to introduce students to
the skills of teaching children to read and write. Students will be immersed in the strategies that aid in the acquisition of reading and writing skills. They will learn the five components of effective reading programs and will investigate how well planned lessons aid in student achievement. The course will empower the students with the tools to assess as well as teach reading to young children. (P: 3.0 cumulative GPA and ECE 110, 111, 112, 213, and 215).
ECE 215Integrating Curr, Instr & Assessment (3.0 CH) This course is designed to provide students with the
background knowledge and practical application of planning and writing curriculum units with accompanying lesson plans. Students will become familiar with state standards for the major subject areas at the K-4 levels. Students will learn how to apply the planning model Understanding by Design in the development of units of study for students in K-4. Students will learn the teaching strategies that are effective for learning and apply them in daily lessons designed to reach selected standards and learning competencies for students in grades K- to 4. The lessons will provide for a diversity of learners and include methods of formal assessment so that adjustments can be made during the lesson and prior to subsequent lessons. Students will be required to develop a comprehensive assessment plan for the unit learning goals that will include both summative and formative assessments. Students must develop a comprehensive unit that is both challenging and engaging for all learners. This course is cross-listed with EDUC 215. (P: 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and ECE 110, 111, and 112).
ECE 216Math Foundations for Preschool Years (3.0 CH) This course prepares teacher candidates to teach
mathematics in the Pre-Kindergarten setting. The focus is on "play" and "exploration" at this age. The course will address theory, content, methodology, and practical applications for the classroom instruction. It will emphasize that concrete manipulatives and hands-on experiences are important for this age learner. The Pennsylvania State Standards for Mathematics in Pre-Kindergarten and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) will also be incorporated. (P: 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and ECE 110, 111, 112, 213, and 215).
ECE 304Literacy Foundations for Primary Grades (3.0 CH) Elementary education students learn to use written
and oral communication in the elementary classroom. Studies center on the teaching of language skills to include: standard usage, work study and the mechanics of spelling. In addition, students will be taught how to teach children to be good writers. Students will be instructed in how to create thematic units, the use of choral reading, poetry, children's literature and the strategies that help students to be better readers. (P: 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and ECE 110, 111, 112, 213, 214, 215 and 216).
ECE 334Math Foundations for the Primary Grades (3.0 CH) The teacher candidates relate the laws and
principles of basic mathematics to effective teaching with the best practices in the elementary classroom. Concrete experiences with manipulatives and hands-on learning will be an important piece in this course. Through participation in this course, teacher candidates will acquire the skills necessary for informed decision-making in planning, facilitation of learning based on knowledge or research, best practices, state and national performances standards, and assessments. Teacher candidates will be able to be creative and flexible in adapting instruction that gives every student the opportunity to succeed in mathematics. (P: cumulative GPA of 3. 0 or higher and ECE 110, 111, 112, 213, 214, 215 and 216.
ECE 335Science Methods (3.0 CH) This standards-based course emphasizes methods of teaching science as
inquiry in the Pre K-4 classroom. The course prepares elementary teacher candidates to teach science content and processes to diverse groups of Pre K-4 children; to design inquiry-based, hands-on/minds-on science lessons with cross-curricular connections; to foster a positive attitude toward science in elementary students; and, to use habits of mind in analyzing science-related topics in everyday life. Teacher candidates will become familiar with the relationship among the sciences, mathematics, technology, environment, and other Pre K-4 disciplines. Teacher 179
ECE 336Social Studies Methods (w/Field Exper) (3.0 CH) This course is based on solid theoretical and
research foundation of child growth, development, and learning for young children to value themselves, each other, and the world we share. The course incorporates current research and theory on child growth, development, and learning into all the areas of the social studies competencies. The course will celebrate culture and diversity and provide full inclusion into the social studies curriculum for all children, regardless of special needs of individual differences. College students will learn that play is so critical to learning and serves as the integrator of the social studies curriculum and is viewed as the basic mode for children's learning. Social studies will be presented as a continual experience, one that builds as children move from a child-care setting or a preschool to kindergarten and the primary grades. The expansion of technology has affected worldwide changes. The course will offer college students ideas for using current technologies in today's classrooms, from using digital cameras to obtaining resources from the Internet. All ten of the National Council for Social Studies thematic strands will be addressed in this course as well as the Pennsylvania Academic Government, (iv) Economics. College students will be involved in field experiences in this course. (P: cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and ECE 110, 111, 112, 213, 214, 215, 216 and 355).
ECE 355Evid-based Pract Ear Ch Care & Educ (3.0 CH) The course is designed to provide pre-service teacher
candidates with meaningful field experiences in the Pre-K-4 classroom settings. (P: ECE 110, ECE 111, ECE 112, ECE 213, ECE 214 and ECE 215.) Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0. Four hours per week is spent in the school setting. Transportation is the student’s responsibility. Special fee $100.
ECE 367Advocacy Collab & Coop Learn Iss & Trend (3.0 CH) The course is designed to provide pre-service
teacher candidates with meaningful field experiences in the Pre K-4 classroom settings. There will be three placements in the Pre K-1/2 & 3/4 settings. There will be at least 40 hours of field experiences. There will be ongoing observations and assessments (authentic, screening, diagnostic, formative & summative) of students in the Pre K-4 settings. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the implications of children's physical, cognitive, socio- emotional, and moral development with consideration of the cultural contexts in which children live with a particular focus on family, peers, schools and the larger community. The teacher candidates will collaborate with master teachers and appropriate educational specialists during their field experiences. Teacher candidates will learn how to implement school code regulations and pertinent statutory or regulatory provisions in the school setting. The teacher candidates will have weekly seminars on the college campus where the curriculum will focus on advocacy collaboration and cooperative learning issues and trends in the Pre K-4 classroom settings. (P: 3.0 cumulative GPA and ECE 110, 111, 112, 213, 214, 215, 216 and 355). Special fee $100. ECE 369 – Integ Arts Dev Child Pre K-4 (3.0 CH) This interdisciplinary course provides the basic understanding of and competencies in the use of art, music, movement, and creative dramatics in an early childhood setting and is designed to enhance the elementary student's mastery of other subjects in the elementary curriculum. Students will examine the Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities in Art, Music, Theater and Dance; and learn how to integrate these standards into interdisciplinary lessons in literacy, mathematics, science and history in the Pre K-4 continuum. (P: 3.0 cumulative GPA and ECE 110, 111, 112, 213, 214, 215, 216 and 355.
ECE 420Inst Tech Support Lit, Math, Science (3.0 CH) This course reflects the International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and provides an overview of the role and use of technology in education. (P: ECE 110, ECE 111, ECE 112, ECE 213, ECE 214, ECE 215, ECE 216, ECE 304, ECE 334, ECE 336, ECE 355, ECE 367 and ECE 369). Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0. This course is cross-listed with EDUC 220 Integrated Instructional Systems.
ECE 424Student Teaching (6.0 CH) All education majors will complete 12 weeks of student teaching
(ECE/SPED combined) in a public school in the state of Pennsylvania. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0. (P: students must have successfully completed all education courses except EDUC 400 Educating English 180
