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• ECE 220: Curriculum Development and Instructional Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course focuses on the use of developmentally appropriate methods in program planning. Students will select and construct materials to enhance the development of the whole child. Early childhood program models and PA Early Learning Standards will be utilized in the planning process. Emphasis will be placed on planning in the content areas of math, science and social studies. Students will participate 20 hours in systematic participation in a RACC Professional Development School. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-125 ECE-120 ECE-115 ECE-105 ECE-140 or ECE-150; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ECE 222: Emerging Literacy and Language Arts

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Students are introduced to theories and developmental milestones in the acquisition of literacy in children in the early childhood years (birth to age 8). Pedagogy to interrelate and integrate the language arts; reading, writing, listening, and speaking will be a primary focus of this course with emphasis on the use of PA Learning Standards. Instruction to support reading process and classroom environment to meet the emerging literacy needs of children in inclusive classrooms including those of dual language learners will be addressed. Students will participate in 10 hours of systematic participation in a field experience in RACC' Early Learning Center or an approved educational center. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-180; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ECE 235: Early Childhood Program Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course will provide students opportunities to examine the administrative and leadership roles of the childcare program director. Strategies to promote planning for fiscal operations, day to day program management, staff training and supervision will be explored. Additionally, varioius components of leadership philosophy and style will be examined. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-105; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-115; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ECE 240: School Age Childcare

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The focus of this course is on the unique needs of school-age children in the child care setting. Students will examine the developmental characteristics of school-age children in relationship to peer interaction, creative development, cognitive development, and physical development. Students will plan and implement activities appropriate for school-age children in a child care setting. Students are required to complete 10 hours of participation in an approved school-age child care setting. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121 or COM-122; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-105 or ECE-125; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ECE 260: Early Childhood Education Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  As culmination to the Early Childhood Education programs, students are assigned 200 hours of field related experience with a cooperating teacher in an approved early childhood setting. Students will demonstrate competencies in planning, implementing, and managing a developmentally appropriate program linked to the PA standards. Experiences in this course are designed to provide overall assessment of the student?s ability to integrate program competencies. A comprehensive portfolio designed to document how students meet program competencies will be developed in this course. This class is linked with ECE 261 as a corequisite. Prerequisite:    Take ECE-115; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-120; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-220; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take PSY-210; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE-105 or ECE-125; Minimum gr
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• ECE 261: Family and School Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course focuses on the development of relationships between teachers and parents and/or family members. Theoretical frameworks for early childhood professionals, parents, and community to support and promote positive development of children will be evaluated. Topics such as successful home-school community relationships and communications, child development, parenting education, conferencing, parent involvement, family crisis, and referrals will be addressed. This course must be paired with ECE 260 Early Childhood Practicum. Prerequisite:    Take ECE-260; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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• EDU 130: Foundations of Education

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the teaching profession. Students in this course will look at perspectives in American education. Historical aspects of education will be compared to current practices in education. Students will be given opportunities to explore career opportunities in the field of education. Issues in professionalism will also be addressed. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• EDU 210: Planning and Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to aspiring teachers of all age levels to engage in the instructional process. It will focus on research based general teaching methods. Content includes strategies to promote student learning, differentiated instruction, delivery of lesson, techniques to meet the needs of Dual Language Learners; and plans for assessment of student learning. Emphasis will be placed on the process of preparing lesson plans and units of instruction with linkages to appropriate standards. The foundation for effective decision making process to create positive learning environments will be introduced. Prerequisite:    Take ECE-125 or EDU-130; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• EGR 102: Shop Machinery and Engineering Graphics

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of machining and manufacturing processes through a combination of individualized, hands-on experiences and group instruction of concepts and principles. This course introduces the student to blueprint reading, measurement, interpretation of specifications and quality assurance, industrial safety, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and basic operation of hand and machine tools. Students will also complete the OSHA 10-hour General Industry safety training program. After this course, the student will have the basic knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Quality Assurance and 3-D CAD drawings. Basic computer and math skills are required for this course. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 MAT-221 or MAT-222; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• EGR 104: Introduction to Engineering Design

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This is a first-year foundational course for students pursuing studies in engineering, engineering technology and design. Students will be introduced to the design process, design methods and tools necessary for independent and team-based activities and projects. Students will gain skills in teamwork, research and analysis, and engineering communication (oral, written and graphical). Several hands-on projects will be assigned throughout the semester. A laptop and USB drive will be required for this course Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous). | Take MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 MAT-221 or MAT-222; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
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