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• EDUC 115: Introduction to Education

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course investigates the professional demands and opportunities that characterize the contemporary teaching profession. Key historical, sociological, and philosophical aspects of American education are examined along with an overview of school governance, law, and finance. Effective models of instruction for diverse learners, including English Learners (EL), aligned with curriculum, lesson planning, and assessment are also reviewed. In addition, classroom management models and current trends in education are discussed.
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• EDUC 120: Observations Experiences for Grades 5-12

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is a basic introductory course for students interested in exploring education in grades five through twelve as a career. The course involves lecture, seminar participation and observation of actual school situations.
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• EDUC 131: Introduction to American Sign Language

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the dynamics of American Sign Language and expose them to culturally appropriate behavior with respect to deaf and hard of hearing people. The focus will be placed on expressive and receptive facial expression, natural body gestures, and manual communication. This course will provide the foundation needed to converse in American Sign Language.
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• EDUC 204: Curriculum and Advocacy for Early Childhood Education

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course will explore central curricular approaches found and implemented in early childhood settings. Emphasis will be placed on constructing appropriate curriculum that creates a community of learners, advocates on behalf of young children, and establishes reciprocal relationships with families. Selection and development of materials and resources based on assessment data that meet the needs of diverse learners will also be included. Students must conduct a minimum of five hours of observation in a PreK-4 setting andreflect upon their experiences.
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• EDUC 205: Children's Language and Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  The course will emphasize the linguistic development in children that is fostered through exposure to literature, while identifying specific developmental milestones in speech and language development. Students will learn techniques to create a print-rich environment in the early childhood setting while analyzing the cultural influences on language and literacy. Students must conduct a minimum of five hours of observation in a PreK-4 setting and reflect upon their experiences.
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• EDUC 207: Science for Young Children

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  The Science for Young Children course is a survey of science materials and activities used in a preschool classroom. Development of teaching skills to maintain curiosity and experimentation and basic math skills are included.
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• EDUC 215: Recognizing Diversity through Family, School, and Community Partnerships

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course examines the relationship of cultural values and social contexts in the formation of a child's self-concept and success in the educational environment. Students will be challenged to critique and utilize the principles of culturally responsive teaching, including establishing cultural connections, stressing collectivity as well as individuality, and examining the role of prejudice, stereotypes, racism, sexism, and learning exceptionalities in the early childhood setting. Strategies that bolster the partnerships between school, home, and the community for the purpose of student achievement will be discussed.
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• EDUC 221: Practicum in Early Childhood Education

  6.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  Practicum is two lecture hours per week, plus 220 total hours of supervised work with young children. It includes involvement in the role of teaching and of assistant.
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• EDUC 222: Field Experience

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  The Field Experience is one lecture hour per week, plus 120 total hours of supervised work with young children. It includes teaching and assisting in a classroom. Act 33/151 clearances, an F.B.I. Finger Print Check, two letters of recommendation, a health assessment, and the T.B. test are required. Student PSEA insurance is strongly recommended.
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• EDUC 232: Introduction to Special Education

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals with exceptionalities across the lifespan. Content includes historical factors, legislation, etiology, characteristics, needs, educational strategies, including existing and emerging technologies, assessment, and support services of/for individuals with high and low incidence disabilities ranging from mild to severe levels of varying exceptionalities. Students must conduct a minimum of ten hours of observation in a PreK-12 setting and reflect upon their experiences.
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