SED 202 - Teaching Strategies PreK to Grade 4 (Education)

3 Credit(s)

This course presents the learning theories, teaching and learning approaches of early childhood education, the Pennsylvania and NAEYC professional standards, code of ethics, and the skills necessary to succeed in meeting the needs of young children. Instructional content and diverse approaches in early childhood education are presented. Discussions of early literacy, spiritual development, discipline, diversity, anti-bias strategies, and family relationships. Emphasis on NAEYC’s developmentally appropriate practices. Field component required. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. “B” or higher is required for Pre K-Grade 4 content area classes and student teaching. Fall and spring semesters.