100 10079 120 Early Childhood Education (ACP) 767 130 140 Semester 150 11-12 160 170 180 210 13.0 Family & Consumer Sciences 211 212 213 214 215 216 220 11.1 Pre K - Personal & Social Development 221 7.00.1 222 223 224 225 226 230 23.3 Language Arts - Communicating with Others 231 1.9.1 232 1.9.3 233 2.9.1 234 2.6.5 235 236 240 12.0 Business Education 241 7.9.2 242 3.9.1 243 244 245 246 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 300 1. What are the skills necessary for one to be employed in a for a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE)? 300 2. What are the skills and modes of communication one must acquire if interested in a career in ECE? 300 3. What leadership qualities are needed for success in ECE? 300 4. What are appropriate ECE practices based on the stage of development of the child? 300 5. What do ECE teachers do about understanding children's differences (learning styles, cultures, etc.) in relation to developmentally appropriate practices? 300 6. What methods can be used to assess the developmenal progress of children? 300 7. What ECE teacher understanding can be gained through the use of assessment methods? 300 8. What can we do to understand the developmental needs and interests of children? 300 9. What should be done to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment? 300 10. What factors need to be considered when selecting classroom management and guidance methods? 300 11. What practices by an ECE proffessional should be used in child related programs? 400 History of early childhood education (ECE) 400 Important people in psychology and education 400 Key themes in ECE 400 Interdisciplinary nature of ECE field 400 Variety of ECE programs 400 Developmental theories 400 Defining the young child 400 Examining the child within the family/community culture 400 How children develop and learn 400 Qualities of an effective ECE teacher 400 Role of the ECE teacher 400 Observation and assessment of children 400 Understanding and guiding behavior 400 Relationship of parents and teachers in ECE 400 Creating appropriate and safe physical environments 400 Curriculum basics 400 Development and implementation of ECE curriculum 400 Curriculum planning for physical/motor development 400 Curriculum planning for cognitive development 400 Curriculum planning for affective development 400 Curriculum for language development, 400 Curriculum planning and implementation 400 Future issues in ECE 500 Students will be able to: 500 1. Determine the roles and functions of individuals engaged in ECE 500 2. Examine child development theories and their implications for education 500 3. Differentiate among the variety of ECE programs 500 4. Explain developmentally and culturally appropriate ECE practices 500 5. Select among a variety of assessment methods to observe and interpret children's growth and development 500 6. Consider cultural and environmental influences when assessing children's development 500 7. Select effective teaching strategies that promote children's growth and development 500 8. Design an integrated curriculum that incorporates a child's language, learning styles, home experiences, and cultural values 500 9. Design an educational environment that provides for children's health and safety 500 10. Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote prositive and productive relationships with children 500 11. Select strategies for constructive and supportive interactions between children, caregivers, and family 500 12. Describe how current events can affect field ECE and nature of child care 500 13. Compare and contrast variety of ECE programs 500 14. Describe influence of quality and developmental appropriateness of an ECE program on a child’s development 500 15. Discuss types of evaluations and importance on effectiveness of an ECE program 500 16. Evaluate one's own talents, abilities, and personal characteristics as an effective ECE teacher 500 17. Recommend effective behavioral management strategies 500 18. Demonstrate behaviors required of an ECE professional 500 19. Explain the need for complete students records in education 500 20. Discuss the importance of open communication among teachers, parents, and caregivers in order to create a developmentally and culturally appropriate plan for children 500 500 600 students will experience: 600 1. Job shadows in pre-school and early childhood classrooms 600 2. Guest speakers familiar with ECE teaching and health practices 600 3. Discussions based on video presentations 600 4. Creasting their own developmentally appropriate ECE activities 600 5. Role playing 600 6. Class discussions 600 700 Tests 700 Quizzes 700 Poster projects/demonstrations 700 Oral presentations 700 Research reports 700 Job shadow reports 700 Homework 800 Field trips to children's museums 800 Creation of model of an ECE environment 800 Creation of a short themed ECE curriculum 800 820 Textbook 820 Worksheets 820 Handouts 820 Videos/DVDs 820 Internet 820 Library resources--subject related books and magazines 820 Newspapers 820 Professionals in the field of ECE and early childhood care 840 This course is a technical preparatory course through Quinebaug Valley Community and Technical College. Students are encouraged to find ways to work with young children above and beyond the job shadow experiences that are part of the course. Students are also given opportunities to develop teaching skills by teaching each other.