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Early Childhood Education
This course prepares individuals for child-related careers and/or more extensive parenting skills through personal interaction with children. Instruction is given in developing positive relationships with and learning experiences for children, childcare policies and management, guidance techniques, and health and safety concerns. On-site preschool and/or child care experiences will be a major component of the course. Previous completion of the Child Development course is recommended. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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COURSE STATE STANDARDS |
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-Early Childhood Education I Standards - PDF
-Early Childhood Education I Standards Common Core Grid - PDF
-Early Childhood Education II Standards - PDF
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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE |
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-Child Care Scope and Sequence 1 - Word
-Child Care Scope and Sequence 2 - Word
-Child Care Scope and Sequence 3 - Word |
STANDARD 1
Students will identify the categories and types of child care and applicable licensure standards and laws.
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STANDARD 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES |
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Objective 1: Classify the types of childcare programs by category.
-Child Care Unit 3: The Child Care Center - Word
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Objective 2: Identify current childcare licensing standards and laws.
-Child Care Guidelines - Word
-Child Care Licensing Laws - Word
-Licensing Standards - PowerPoint
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STANDARD 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES |
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-Child Care Crossword - Word
-Child Care Standards Quiz - Word
-Child Care Standards Quiz Key - Word
-Child Care Vocabulary Cards for State Test - Word |
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STANDARD 1 WEB RESOURCES |
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-Child Care Article - Word |
STANDARD 2
Students will identify and/or demonstrate employment skills needed to work with young children.
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STANDARD 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES |
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Objective 1: Create or update a personal resume.
-Child Care Unit 4: Employment Skills - Word
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Objective 2: Identify effective communication skills (children, staff, parents, and employers).
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STANDARD 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES |
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STANDARD 2 WEB RESOURCES |
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STANDARD 3
Students will identify and/or demonstrate how to maintain a healthy environment for young children.
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STANDARD 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES |
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Objective 1: Identify and/or demonstrate how to maintain a secure and healthy environment for young children.
-Child Care Unit 5: Healthy Environment - Word
-Cover Your Cough - PDF
-CPR Video and First Aid - PDF
-Stop the Germs at Home - PDF
-Stop the Germs at Work - PDF
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Objective 2: Describe the factors to consider in meeting the nutritional needs of young children.
-Nutrition - PowerPoint
-Sneaky Vegetable Recipes - Word
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STANDARD 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES |
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STANDARD 3 WEB RESOURCES |
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STANDARD 4
Students will identify and/or demonstrate Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP).
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STANDARD 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES |
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Objective 1: Identify and/or demonstrate DAP activities for young children.
-Child Care Unit 1: Developmentally Appropriate Practices - Word
-Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Teaching Techniques - Word
-How Children Learn - PowerPoint
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Objective 2: Identify and/or demonstrate positive guidance techniques for preschoolers.
-Discipline and Guidance - PowerPoint
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Objective 3: Incorporate observation techniques and guidelines while studying children and develop strategies to meet their needs.
-Observations: Preschool Observations - Word
-Observations: TMT #3 Child Portfolio - Word
-Observing Young Children - PowerPoint
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Objective 4: Identify and/or implement appropriate environmental space arrangement.
-Layout of a Preschool Lesson Plan - Word
-Preschool Layout Designs - Word
-Preschool Layout Key - PDF
-Preschool Layout Worksheet - PDF
-Room Arrangement - PowerPoint
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STANDARD 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES |
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STANDARD 4 WEB RESOURCES |
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STANDARD 5
Students will develop and/or implement age appropriate curriculum for young children.
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STANDARD 5 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES |
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Objective 1: Identify components of curriculum planning.
-Child Care Unit 2: Curriculum Planning - Word
-Importance of Planning - PowerPoint
-Literacy ABCs - PowerPoint
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Objective 2: Create DAP learning experiences for preschoolers.
-Activity Evaluation - Word
-Apple Crisp Recipe - Word
-April/May Graduation Songs - Word
-Art - PowerPoint
-Creative Movement - PowerPoint
-Dramatic Play - PowerPoint
-Math - PowerPoint
-Science - PowerPoint
-Transitions - PowerPoint
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STANDARD 5 TESTS OR QUIZZES |
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STANDARD 5 WEB RESOURCES |
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-Child Care Graduation Ideas - Word
-Observations: Kindergarten Assessment - Word
-Preschool Websites 1 - Word
-Preschool Websites 2 - PDF |
ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION
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ENTIRE COURSE TESTS OR QUIZZES |
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ENTIRE COURSE WEB/COURSE RESOURCES |
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Updated
November 21, 2011
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