EARL 244 - Early Childhood Profession

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Early Childhood Education

Description:

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.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EARL 106 and EARL 107 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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