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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 children's 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 children's learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support children's 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 children's language development within the context of cultural, linguistic and ability diversity. They learn about children's 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 children's learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support children's 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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• EARL 217: Child, Family and Community

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students learn about the role of families, communities, and culture in the development of children from 0 to age 9 in the context of CLAD (Culture, Language and Ability Diversity). They examine family systems theory and children's social emotional development. Educational issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated across the course with an emphasis on the need to build family relationships and community connections. Students are introduced to sources of evidence based practice to advocate for all children and families. Includes the development of professional competencies related to teaching English Language Learners (ELL). To meet Pennsylvania department of education guidelines, students must have completed clearance paperwork on file with the department. Successful completion of EARL 107 is recommended.
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• EARL 218: Science in Early Childhood

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students learn about the development of children's scientific thinking through the lens of cultural, linguistic, and ability diverse contexts. They learn that science is the study of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation within the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework. Students create and implement standards-based science learning experiences and environments using evidence based practice, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students assess children's learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support children's scientific thinking. 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 221: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students learn and apply evidence-based practices to support children (birth through five) who are culturally and linguistically diverse. They learn multiple perspectives and responsive practices, including global contexts, to support the development and full participation of each child. Students apply evidence-based practices, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), in designing environments and creating experiences for each child. Students explain and analyze the benefits of positive reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals in all early childhood settings. They identify resources that serve children who are culturally and linguistically diverse and their families. This course is designed for early childhood education professionals in the field who have previous early childhood coursework and/or work experience. Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Background Check, and FBI clearances are required. Some field site assignments are embedded in the course. Also available online. This course is not applicable to any associate degree, certificate, or diploma.
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• EARL 222: Supporting Young Learners of Diverse Abilities

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students learn about and apply evidence-based practices to support each young child's diverse abilities (birth through five). They examine family centered approaches that encourage the development and full participation of each child by building a sequence of supports and services. Students understand evidence-based practices for referral, assessment, and development of individualized plans. Students explain and analyze how reciprocal partnerships with family members and professionals support the full potential of children with diverse abilities in home, program, and community settings. They identify community resources that can support children of diverse abilities and their families. This course is designed for early childhood education professionals in the field who have previous early childhood coursework and/or work experience. Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Background Check, and FBI clearances are required. Up to 10 hours of field site assignments are embedded in the course. Also available online. This course is not applicable to any associate degree, certificate, or diploma.
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• EARL 231: Organizing and Administration of Early Child Programs

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Application of child development knowledge, state regulations and national standards to organization and administration of high quality early childhood programs; to collaborate with families, school districts and communities and to engage in strategic planning. Designed for current and future directors of child care/child development centers, Head Start programs and community-based pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs. Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    15 Credits in Early Childhood Education or Department Approval
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• EARL 232: Leadership Seminar in Early Child Education

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Focus on program director's leadership role in creating environment that supports professionalism, ethics, advocacy, strategic planning, and leadership development for self, staff, and board members. Survey of current issues, trends, problems, and resources related to education and care of young children. Designed for current and future directors and owners of community child care/child development programs, Head Start programs, and pre-kindergarten programs. Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    15 Credits in Early Childhood Education or Department Approval
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