Early Childhood Assessment Sem ((3 Credit Hours))

Catalog description

This course is required for all students completing the Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE). This capstone course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize, analyze, and apply their learning from their courses in ECE in a comprehensive manner. In this course, students will explore their identities as leaders and professionals in the field of ECE, including the cultural competence necessary to build strong relationships with young children and families from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Students will learn what engagement in the field entails and develop the personal and relational knowledge, skills and ways necessary to be active and reflective participants as teacher leaders. As a part of this course, students will be required to create a reflective and comprehensive ECE Professional Teaching Portfolio, complete 10 hours of participation in an EC setting, and continue to develop an understanding of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, IL Professional Teaching Standards, Gateways Competencies, and other current standards pertinent to early childhood teacher preparation.