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  • EARL 103: Society and the School Age Child

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn about the role of families, communities and culture in the development of children and youth. Dominant theories of children's social-emotional development, crises in children's lives, and developmentally appropriate responses will be introduced. Family communication and support, cultural competence, the importance of inclusive teaching practices and respect for diversity are central themes. Assignments require access to school-age child care programs. Also available through Online Learning.
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  • EARL 104: School Age Child Care Professional

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn to use the professions' Code of Ethics and Standards as a basis for developing a professional identity. Management and leadership skills required for working collaboratively to ensure a quality program, and advocacy skills for improving the condition of before and after schoool programs are included. Assignments require access to school-age child care programs. Also available through Online Learning.
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  • EARL 105: Early Childhood Visual Arts

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn theories and milestones of artistic and fine motor development in children aged birth to eight and the visual arts as a language children use to represent, express and create. Standards-based visual arts curriculum, preparation of universally designed aesthetic environments, and collaboration with families and community arts organizations are studied. Students apply learning in 10 weekly field experiences (labs). Also available through Online Learning. Additonal course fee: $10. Prerequisite:    EARL 109 (Prerequisite or Corequisite) Corequisite:    EARL 109 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
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  • EARL 106: Early Childhood Development and Learning

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This course provides an introduction to child development theories and milestones from prenatal to age 9 in the context of cultural and developmental variations. Students learn inclusive teaching skills and strategies including English Language Learners (ELL). Students identify the value of developing respectful, reciprocal relationships with families and community partners to support learning. Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) as a curriculum framework is introduced. Professional conduct in the context of the NAEYC Code of Ethics are also explored. Observational field experience hours outside of class are required. Early childhood majors must complete and submit clearance paperwork as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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  • EARL 107: Early Childhood Observation and Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn methods of observing, documenting, and assessing childrens learning from Birth to age 9 in the context of cultural and developmental variations. Students are introduced to learning standards and assessment tools for evaluating safe, healthy indoor and outdoor learning environments integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students learn how to use the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework to observe and assess childrens learning and development. Ethical and equitable practices in assessment are an area of focus. Observational field experience hours outside of class are required. Early childhood majors must complete and submit clearance paperwork as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Pre- or Co-req.-EARL 106 with C or better.
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  • EARL 126: Early Childhood Arts

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn about artistic development within the context of cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity. The arts, as a symbol system for representing and constructing meaning, is a key focus area for the course. Students will work in ECE classrooms to create and implement standards-based arts learning experiences and environments using evidence-based practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students explore artistic development and learn to build reciprocal partnerships with families, professionals, arts specialists and arts organizations in order to support child learning. Weekly field experience hours are required outside of class time. To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Prerequisite:    EARL 106 and EARL 107 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)
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  • EARL 128: Infant-Toddler Development and Learning

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn about developmental theories and milestones for children ages 0 to 3 within cultural, linguistic, and abilities diverse contexts. An introduction to brain development, trauma-informed practices, learning standards and Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) provide a foundation for planning responsive curriculum. Students explore culturally responsive approaches to teaching and learning, and evaluate healthy and safe indoor and outdoor learning environments through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Weekly field experience hours are required outside of class time. To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Prerequisite:    EARL 106 and EARL 107 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)
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  • EARL 160: Child Care Health Advocate

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This course prepares the Child Care Practitioner to function in the role of a Child Care Health Advocate (CCHA), and will address 15 different health and safety modules as a resource for child care directors, teachers, assistant teachers, and child care practitioners. The CCHA that will be working in a child care setting will learn to assess, identify, and prioritize health and safety needs of children and staff. The participant learns their role in participating in health and safety activities to ensure activities occur in their facility. This course will also link the CCHA in a child care setting with a registered nurse child care health consultant. Also available through Online Learning.
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  • EARL 208: Math in Early Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn theories and stages of cognitive development within the context of cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity. They learn about the use of math as a language to represent, construct, problem-solve and reason within the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework. Students create and implement standards-based math learning experiences and environments using evidence based practices, including Universal Design for Learning. Students assess child learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support child growth and development. Weekly field experience hours are required outside of class time. To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Prerequisite:    EARL 106 and EARL 107 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)
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  • EARL 216: Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Students learn literacy standards and stages of child language development within the context of cultural, linguistic and ability diversity. They learn about use of language for representing and constructing meaning within the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework. Students create and implement standards-based literacy learning experiences and environments using evidence based practices emphasizing Universal Design for Learning. Students assess child learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support child language and literacy growth and development. Weekly field experience hours are required outside of class time. To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Prerequisite:    EARL 106 and EARL 107 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)
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