EDUC 110 - Foundations of PK-4 Education

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Education

Description:

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 (5070), Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate (5170). 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)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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