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Topic / Competency

Readings

Assignments Due, Test, etc. or Important Notes

Investigate the history of early childhood education

Chapter 1

Investigate the history of early childhood education

Chapter 1

Investigate the history of early childhood education

Chapter 1

5 Beliefs Paper due on September 14th

Summarize types of early childhood education settings

Chapter 2

Test on Chapter 1

Summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals

Chapter 5

Interview Assignment due on September 28th

Summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals

Chapter 5

Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Assignment due on October 5th

Summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals

Chapter 5

Test on Chapter 2

Summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals

Chapter 5

Summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals

Chapter 5

Identify the components of a quality early childhood education program

Chapter 5

The Hell of American Day Care

Test on Chapter 5

Identify the components of a quality early childhood education program

Examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education in WI

Chapter 5

Starting Early, Starting Now:  Investing in Teachers to Grow Child Care Quality

Personal Philosophy Statement due on

November 9th

Identify the components of a quality early childhood education program

Examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education in WI

Summarize types of early childhood education settings

Field Trip – Destination to be determined

Identify the components of a quality early childhood education program

Explore early childhood curriculum models

Professional Development Plan due on

November 23rd

Explore early childhood curriculum models

Examine regulatory requirements of early childhood education settings in Wisconsin

Integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives

 

Foundations of Early Childhood

Foundations of Early Childhood Education

 

Textbooks:

 

Foundations of ECE by Ann Miles Gordon and Kathryn Williams Browne

 

Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves by Louise Derman- Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards

 

 

Course Description: 

This 3-credit Blackhawk Technical College course introduces you to the early childhood profession.  Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; investigate the history of early childhood education; examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education in WI; summarize types of early childhood education settings; identify the components of a quality early childhood education program; summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals; explore early childhood curriculum models. 

 

 

 

Course Competencies:

  • Integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives.

  • Investigate the history of early childhood education.

  • Examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education in WI.

  • Summarize types of early childhood education settings.

  • Identify the components of a quality early childhood education program.

  • Summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals.

  • Explore early childhood curriculum models.

 

Early Childhood Education Program Outcomes:

Upon graduation from the Early Childhood Education program, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the following standards and/or skills:

  • Apply child development theory to practice.

  • Cultivate relationships with children, family, and the community.

  • Assess child growth and development.

  • Use best practices in teaching and learning.

  • Demonstrate professionalism.

  • Integrate health, safety and nutrition practices.

 

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