3.00 Credits
Studies how children acquire and process information using Brain-based learning research. Students apply the knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, the PA Early Learning Standards, the PDE Standard Aligned System, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines to develop strategies that engage children in the learning process. Students plan a classroom environment that supports development and learning for children Pre K - grade 4 and use an integrated approach to lesson planning by incorporating learning experiences from all content areas throughout the curriculum. Creating lesson plans that contain developmentally appropriate learning opportunities and support and conform to model SAS planning (including big ideas, essential questions, and developing learning outcomes that support standards, etc.) is an integral part of the course. Ten (10) hours of observation are required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101; EDUC 110 or 111; PSYC 212; EDUC 140, 220, 260, and 270 with grades of C or higher. For students in the Certificate program only: EDUC 185 may be substituted in place of PSYC 212 by permission of Instructor.
Prerequisite:
ENGL 101 & ( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & ( PSYC 212 or EDUC 185 ) & ( ( EDUC 140 & EDUC 220 ) or ( EDUC 140 & EDUC 260 ) or ( EDUC 140 & EDUC 270 ) or ( EDUC 220 & EDUC 260 ) or ( EDUC 220 & EDUC 270 ) or ( EDUC 260 & EDUC 270 ) )