Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PLNS-0101
Organization's ID:
PLNS-0101
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 -- 15 weeks (82.6 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Early Childhood Education
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an introduction to the historical, theoretical, and developmental foundations for educating young children, with an emphasis on creating inclusive environments and curricula that are responsive to the needs of diverse children and their families.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and requirements for those who work in early childhood settings
  • Analyze current issues that have implications for children, families, society, and ECE professionals
  • Describe the age-related developmental accomplishments of young children from birth through age eight in each of the developmental domains, and their corresponding appropriate teaching strategies
  • Critique developmentally appropriate learning environments for children ages zero through eight years
  • Analyze practices that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children
  • Describe strategies that foster teacher and family partnerships for effectiveness in early childhood programs
  • Describe the role of assessment and documentation as tools to inform curriculum development and improve teaching, child learning outcomes, and early childhood program quality
  • Evaluate the attributes of professionalism in the field of early childhood education, including professional practice, advocacy, and social justice
  • Analyze the evolution of the field of early childhood education (ECE) through its historical figures and developmental and learning theorists
  • Analyze programs that support individual differences, are culturally responsive, and include all children
  • Analyze the early childhood education standards as they relate to the preparation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Compare a variety of guidance strategies to help children develop emotional self-regulation and avoid challenging behaviors

General Topics:

  • Early childhood education (ECE) professionals
  • History and theories of ECE
  • Current issues in ECE
  • Research, trends, and policy
  • Child development
  • Effective teaching: DAP, environments, and play
  • Special needs and cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Effective practice and curriculum standards
  • Health, safety, and well-being of all children
  • Guiding young children
  • Family, school, and community partnerships
  • Assessment of young children
  • Professionalism in ECE
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials