Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the early childhood profession. It provides a historical perspective as well as current issues and trends in the field. Various roles of the early childhood professional are presented. Participants should anticipate spending the equivalent of four days in field placement with a minimum of 30 hours in an early childhood public school classroom. **CHILD CARE CREDENTIALING INFORMATION: This course includes 21 hours in core of knowledge training including 3 hours in Child Development: Introduction to Observation and Assessment of Children; 3 hours in Curriculum: Resources that Guide Daily Planning; 3 hours in Curriculum: Developmentally Appropriate Practice (including children with special needs); 3 hour in additional core of knowledge training in Curriculum; 3 hours in additional core of knowledge training Professionalism; 3 hours in Community: Anti-Bias/Cultural Competence; and 3 hours in Community: Family & Community Partnerships.