Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0223
Organization's ID:
ECE160
Organization:
Penn Foster College
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced over 52 weeks (135 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 diversity or dual language in early childhood education
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a summary of the ways in which cultural differences influence the way children act, communicate, and learn. The major focus is on the areas of language and communication, social skills, school readiness, and emergent literacy.

Learning Outcomes:

  • identify the long-term benefits of childhood programs and how cultural differences affects education
  • analyze how poverty and culture affects child-rearing practices
  • prepare curriculum and instruction strategies for young English learner
  • create a week's lesson plan for a preschool class

General Topics:

  • Early childhood programs
  • Diversity
  • Dual language
  • Equity
  • Community
  • Cultural considerations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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