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  • ECEE 2400: Emergent Literacy and Language

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Course examines language as the basis of all learning and prepares students to become facilitators of early and emergent language and literacy learning from infancy through kindergarten. Experiential opportunities allow students to apply this knowledge as they design language and literacy activities and assessments for children in pre-K/K settings.
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  • ECEE 2410: Pre-K STEAM

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    The teacher candidate is introduced to how science, technology, engineering, creative arts, and mathematics (STEAM) skills develop in children between infancy and age 5 and how to support and assess this development. The candidate will research, plan, and lead small group STEAM activities with children in pre K settings. These activities will be planned according to the Project Approach, based on the interests of the young children as well as the National STEM and Creative Arts Standards, NAEYC Standards and PA Early Learning Standards. The Project Approach involves 3 phases: Discovery, Investigation, and Conclusion; candidates will gain experience in using this cross-curricular approach to contextualize STEAM concepts and to create meaningful learning experiences for their young students. Additionally, this course views children as individuals who are socially and culturally situated, and as such identity and culture will be valued and included as part of the instructional planning, activities, and assessment.
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  • ECEE 2420: Cult Dev Resp Teach PK

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Focuses on social studies skills and dispositions for young children. The course is based upon NAEYC and NCSS standards, including NAEYC's Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Position Statement, and includes some field work which positions candidates to lead young learners to take informed action to address community problems.
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  • ECEE 2430: Observation & Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course identifies appropriate assessment strategies used to evaluate cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development of children, birth through age 7, and considers implications for curriculum planning. It explores the use of systematic observations, documentation and other effective assessment strategies.
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  • ECEE 2440: Motor Devel. & Learn

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course provides the future Pre-k to Grade 4 classroom teacher with knowledge and skills in health and physical education curriculum planning, promoting child wellness, and the importance of motor skill and fitness skill development. Emphasis is placed on the role of diverse families, adaptation for special needs, and healthy adult role models.
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  • ECEE 3500: Curr & Inst K-4

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to create developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment activities for children in K through grade 4 classrooms. Topics covered include K through grade 4 curriculum models, developmentally appropriate practices, lesson planning, writing objectives, constructivist instructional strategies and assessment of student learning. Through class discussions, practice sessions, role-playing and microteaching, the teacher candidates will learn how to plan for and utilize strategies based on research in effective teaching, Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards and standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
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  • ECEE 3600: Lang Comp, Vocab, & Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course develops and applies students' theoretical understandings of the processes of literacy learning from grades K-4. Focuses on the instruction and assessment of: reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and writing. Aligns with PDE Core Standards.
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  • ECEE 3610: Phonics and Struc. Lang. Instr

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Study of effective theories and principles for teaching phonological awareness, phonics, and English language structure in grades K-4. Application of best practice, evidence-based instructional plans, methods and resources that align with PA Core Standards. Focuses on diagnostic methods for assessing reading progress.
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  • ECEE 3620: Assessment K-4

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course investigates the nature and scope of assessment practices used in classrooms with primary-age children. Guiding principles and discussions of assessment types provide a framework for the development of effective practices. Students learn to use data as an informative source in planning and teaching. Attention is given to the collection and interpretation of data for instruction, grouping and administrative purposes.
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  • ECEE 3630: Leadership and Advocacy

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course develops teacher leaders who advocate for all students across diverse populations in grades PreK-4. Candidates will examine current issues and trends related to children, families, schools, and communities.
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