This course builds on the foundation learned during the Early Education & Care 2 course. In addition to continuing activities listed above, students will work on developing and organizing files for future use and complete extensive work on their portfolios. Eligible students may participate in the Cooperative Education Program at an approved worksite. Prerequisite – A passing grade in Early Education & Care 2, and meeting attendance, discipline/conduct record, and safety requirements.
Unit | Timeframe | Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) and Major Learning Experiences from Unit |
|---|---|---|
EEC Portfolio | Full School Year | Individual Portfolio that reflects each student’s knowledge, understanding & teaching ability in EEC. Portfolio consists of: Cover Letter, Resume, Letters of Recommendation, Lesson Plans, Academic Reflections & Certificates/Awards |
Establishing Classroom Limits | September | Establishing & Enforcing Limits |
Handling Daily Routines | Schedules, Daily Routines & Transitions | |
Curriculum | October | Developing Program Goals, Assessments, Factors to Considers, Themes, Written Plans, Classroom Environment |
Observing Children | November | Assessment Tools. Using Technology to Assess, Portfolios, Guidelines for Observing Children |
Engaging Parents & Families | December | Parent-Teacher Conferences, Written Communication, Respecting Parent and Family Differences |
Guiding Art | January | Important of Art Experiences, Stages of Art Development, Sensory |
Guiding Storytelling & Language Experiences | The Importance of Storytelling, Selecting Children’s Books, Displaying Books | |
Guiding Writing Experiences | February | Objectives for Writing, Building Writing Skills, Early Experiences in Writing |
Guiding Mathematical Experiences | March | Goals of Early Math Experiences, Assessing Math Abilities, Planning Math Activities |
Guiding Science and Technology | Planning Science & Technology Activities, Variety of Concepts to Teach Science, Integrating Technology into the classroom | |
Guiding Music & Movement | April | Importance of Music and Movement Experiences, Music Center, Teacher’s Role in Music & Movement |
Guiding Children with Special Needs | May | Education Plans for Children with Special Needs, Hearing Impairments, Communications Disorders, Physical, Intellectual, Learning, Behavioral Disabilities, Giftedness, Integrating Children with Special Needs |
Career in Early Childhood Education | June | Choosing a Career, Preparing a Resume, Cover Letters, The Interview, Employee Rights & Responsibilities |