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Early Childhood Education (ACP) 767

TIME FRAME: Semester
GRADE: 11-12
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         MAP LEVEL:
13.0 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

11.1 PRE K - PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

11.1.7.00.1 -- Students will state at least two ways in which children are similar and two ways in which they are different; children notice similarities and differences between themselves and others. children verbalize these similarities and differences

23.3 LANGUAGE ARTS - COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS

23.3.1.9.1 -- Students will use oral language with clarity, voice and fluency to communicate a message.

23.3.1.9.3 -- Students will use the appropriate features of persuasive, narrative, expository or poetic writing.

23.3.2.9.1 -- Students will determine purpose, point of view and audience, and choose an appropriate written, oral or visual format.

23.3.2.6.5 -- Students will evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources of information.

12.0 BUSINESS EDUCATION

12.0.7.9.2 -- Students will analyze customer groups and develop a plan to identify, reach, and keep customers in a specific target market.

12.0.3.9.1 -- Students will assess personal skills, abilities, and aptitudes and personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to career exploration and development.



1. What are the skills necessary for one to be employed in a for a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE)?
2. What are the skills and modes of communication one must acquire if interested in a career in ECE?
3. What leadership qualities are needed for success in ECE?
4. What are appropriate ECE practices based on the stage of development of the child?
5. What do ECE teachers do about understanding children's differences (learning styles, cultures, etc.) in relation to developmentally appropriate practices?
6. What methods can be used to assess the developmenal progress of children?
7. What ECE teacher understanding can be gained through the use of assessment methods?
8. What can we do to understand the developmental needs and interests of children?
9. What should be done to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment?
10. What factors need to be considered when selecting classroom management and guidance methods?
11. What practices by an ECE proffessional should be used in child related programs?



History of early childhood education (ECE)
Important people in psychology and education
Key themes in ECE
Interdisciplinary nature of ECE field
Variety of ECE programs
Developmental theories
Defining the young child
Examining the child within the family/community culture
How children develop and learn
Qualities of an effective ECE teacher
Role of the ECE teacher
Observation and assessment of children
Understanding and guiding behavior
Relationship of parents and teachers in ECE
Creating appropriate and safe physical environments
Curriculum basics
Development and implementation of ECE curriculum
Curriculum planning for physical/motor development
Curriculum planning for cognitive development
Curriculum planning for affective development
Curriculum for language development,
Curriculum planning and implementation
Future issues in ECE



Students will be able to:
1. Determine the roles and functions of individuals engaged in ECE
2. Examine child development theories and their implications for education
3. Differentiate among the variety of ECE programs
4. Explain developmentally and culturally appropriate ECE practices
5. Select among a variety of assessment methods to observe and interpret children's growth and development
6. Consider cultural and environmental influences when assessing children's development
7. Select effective teaching strategies that promote children's growth and development
8. Design an integrated curriculum that incorporates a child's language, learning styles, home experiences, and cultural values
9. Design an educational environment that provides for children's health and safety
10. Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote prositive and productive relationships with children
11. Select strategies for constructive and supportive interactions between children, caregivers, and family
12. Describe how current events can affect field ECE and nature of child care
13. Compare and contrast variety of ECE programs
14. Describe influence of quality and developmental appropriateness of an ECE program on a child’s development
15. Discuss types of evaluations and importance on effectiveness of an ECE program
16. Evaluate one's own talents, abilities, and personal characteristics as an effective ECE teacher
17. Recommend effective behavioral management strategies
18. Demonstrate behaviors required of an ECE professional
19. Explain the need for complete students records in education
20. Discuss the importance of open communication among teachers, parents, and caregivers in order to create a developmentally and culturally appropriate plan for children





students will experience:
1. Job shadows in pre-school and early childhood classrooms
2. Guest speakers familiar with ECE teaching and health practices
3. Discussions based on video presentations
4. Creasting their own developmentally appropriate ECE activities
5. Role playing
6. Class discussions




Tests
Quizzes
Poster projects/demonstrations
Oral presentations
Research reports
Job shadow reports
Homework



Field trips to children's museums
Creation of model of an ECE environment
Creation of a short themed ECE curriculum




Textbook
Worksheets
Handouts
Videos/DVDs
Internet
Library resources--subject related books and magazines
Newspapers
Professionals in the field of ECE and early childhood care



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.