<p>Division: Social Sciences Department: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 261 Course Title: Integrating Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms</p><p>HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE</p><p>FORM 335 </p><p>Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]</p><p>1. Digital Description: </p><p>Credit hours: 3.0 Lecture hours: 3.0 Lab hours: 0.0 BL: [ ]⅓ [X]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)</p><p>2. Catalog Description: Studies how children acquire and process information using Brain-based learning research. Students apply the knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, the PA Early Learning Standards, the PDE Standard Aligned System, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines to develop strategies that engage children in the learning process. Students plan a classroom environment that supports development and learning for children Pre K- grade 4 and use an integrated approach to lesson planning by incorporating learning experiences from all content areas throughout the curriculum. Creating lesson plans that contain developmentally appropriate learning opportunities and support and conform to model SAS planning (including big ideas, essential questions, and developing learning outcomes that support standards, etc.) is an integral part of the course. Ten (10) hours of observation are required. Minimum Grade Required 3. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 C or better EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 C or better PSYC 212 C or better EDUC 140 C or better EDUC 220 C or better EDUC 260 C or better EDUC 270 C or better Corequisites:</p><p>Other: For students in the Certificate Program only: EDUC 185 may be substituted in place of PSYC 212 by permission of the Instructor.</p><p>4. Learning Outcomes [These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.] </p><p>12/1/04 Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11 Division: Social Sciences Department: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 261 Course Title: Integrating Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:</p><p>1. Plan, develop, implement, and assess a curriculum based upon students’ stage of cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development 2. Discuss how students acquire and process information at different developmental stages 3. Defend the provision of learning experiences that take into account multiple influences on student learning and development 4. Develop program goals, learning outcomes, activities, and assessments of learning and be able to integrate all of the content areas: science, math, social science, arts, and language arts 5. Develop skills in observing and documenting the exploration, play, and learning of children 6. Implement instruction that is meaningful, integrated, culturally-appropriate, and challenging for groups and individuals 7. Use a constructivist approach to plan and implement learning experiences 8. Practice developmentally appropriate communication techniques with children through the use of questioning based upon Bloom’s taxonomy 9. Discuss Vygotksy’s socio-cultural theory of development and learning with emphasis on the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and scaffolding 10. Describe how the prepared classroom environment facilitates learning 11. Conduct project-based learning congruent with the NAEYC and PA Early Learning Standards 12. Compare and contrast thematic-based planning and project-based planning 13. Identify the importance of exploration and play in the learning process 14. Plan adaptations for individual ability level, cultural differences, learning styles, and varying interests of children</p><p>5. Planned Sequence of Instruction [These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]</p><p>I. Review of Prerequisite Knowledge A. Overview of Curriculum in Early Childhood B. DAP Applied to Curriculum Development C. Curriculum Standards Pre-K – Grade 4 D. Children’s Development E. Learning Environment F. Teacher’s Role G. Family’s Role</p><p>II. Curriculum Considerations A. Intentionality in Development B. Consideration of Children’s Interests C. Importance of Standards D. Clearly Defined Curriculum Goals</p><p>12/1/04 Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11 Division: Social Sciences Department: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 261 Course Title: Integrating Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms E. Interaction of Developmental Domains F. Sequencing Learning Experiences G. Preparation for School Success H. Continuity with Preceding and Subsequent Grades I. Using Purposeful Formative Assessment J. Including Summative Assessment</p><p>III. Science in the Curriculum Pre-K – 4 A. Program Goals B. Learning Outcomes C. Content D. Activities E. Assessment</p><p>IV. Social Studies in the Curriculum Pre-K – 4 A. Program Goals B. Learning Outcomes C. Content D. Activities E. Assessment</p><p>V. Math in the Curriculum Pre-K – 4 A. Program Goals B. Learning Outcomes C. Content D. Activities E. Assessment</p><p>VI. Language Arts Pre-K – 4 A. Program Goals B. Learning Outcomes C. Content D. Activities E. Assessment</p><p>VII. Project Approach A. PK B. Primary Grades C. Integrating the Arts</p><p>VIII. Thematic Planning A. PK B. Primary Grades C. Integrating the Arts</p><p>12/1/04 Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11 Division: Social Sciences Department: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 261 Course Title: Integrating Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms IX. Role of Technology A. Instructional Use B. Assistive Technology C. Use at Different Age Levels from Pre-K – 4 </p><p>6. Assessment of Student Learning [Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.] </p><p>Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the division office.</p><p>7. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B- Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]</p><p>Custom text ordered</p><p>8. Prepared by Faculty Member: Barbara Tokarz/LaDonna Date: 11/30/11 Buffington 9. Approved by Department Chairperson: Cindi Nicotera Date: 11/30/11</p><p>10. Approved by Academic Division Dean: Diane Thompson Date: 1/26/12</p><p>This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.</p><p>This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.</p><p>If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.</p><p>11. Associate Dean, Curriculum & Assessment: Karen Tombs-Harling Date: 1/30/12 </p><p>12. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young Date: 1/31/12</p><p>13. Original Date of course approval by the college: 201120</p><p>14. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]</p><p>12/1/04 Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11 Division: Social Sciences Department: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 261 Course Title: Integrating Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms 11/30/11-catalog description & pre req.</p><p>12/1/04 Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11</p>