Student Learning Outcomes for Early Childhood Education:
Students will be able to:
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Plan, design, and implement research-based instructional and assessment practices appropriate for children between preschool and fourth grade.
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Develop and apply instructional methodologies, including the use of technology, appropriate for children between preschool and fourth grade.
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Critically apply content knowledge and skills to facilitate student learning appropriate for children between 0 and 9 years.
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Create, organize, and maintain an effective and safe classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
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Design and implement successful interventions responsive to the needs of learners in pre-kindergarten through grade four.
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Exhibit the qualities that characterize a professional individual, including professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of a certified teacher.
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Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to continued professional development and service.
Candidates for certification in Early Childhood Education must complete a major that consists of two key elements. The first element emphasizes critical concepts and ideas important to one’s general education and academic preparation for teaching. The second emphasis stresses a professional core organized in five areas: 1) Early Childhood Development, Cognition and Learning, 2) Subject Matter Pedagogy Content (Pre-kindergarten through Fourth), 3) Assessment, 4) Family and Community Partnerships, and 5) Professionalism. Content requirements are based on national standards for early childhood education as well as Pennsylvania’s curriculum standards.
PLEASE NOTE: A complete list of the foundational requirements (including a list of approved English Literature courses) can be found in the EDUCATION MANUAL.
Education majors may substitute ED 150 or ED 151 to satisfy their Social Science Core course.
FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Annually updated state required TB test, and criminal, child abuse and FBI record clearances
FY___ SO___ JR___ SR___
Grade C or better in ED 105___ Grade C or better in ED 150___
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE needed for 200-level ED courses:
Cumulative GPA at 27 credits, >= 2.80___
Submit Digication e-portfolio___
FORMAL ACCEPTANCE needed for 300-Level ED courses:
Cumulative GPA at 54 credits, >= 3.00___
Passing scores on Basic Skills Assessment___
Submit Digication e-portfolio___
Two Math: MA___ and MA___
Two English: EN 100 or EN 150 ___ and EN Literature___
