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EarlyCare and Education of Young Cildren prepares students for employment in early childhood education and child care services and provides the foundations for study in higher education that lead to early childhood educators and child related careers. The course of study includes but is not limited to: planning and guiding developmentally appropriate activities for young children; developmentally appropriate practices of guidance and discipline; application of basic health and safety principles when working with young children; overview of management and operation of licensed child care facilities; Pennsylvania state child care regulations and licensing requirements; and employability skills.
A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is stressed in the study of early childhood education and services.
This course emphasizes learning experiences, which will help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children from conception to adolescence. The students will have opportunities to apply their understanding about children through participation, observation of children individually and in groups, and planning and evaluating group activities which meet their needs.
Field experiences are offered at on-site, PA licensed child care centers as well as community centers, elementary schools, and Head Start programs through job shadowing, internships, and Co-op opportunities.
This course provides a solid base for students planning to enter the fields of Early Care and Education of Young Children, Para educator, or Elementary Education.
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