Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

ICS-0263

Organization's ID:

ECE225

Organization:

Penn Foster College

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

Self-paced (52 weeks)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Early Childhood Education

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to present the practical consideration of issues and responsibilities in providing family childcare for infants and young children. Topics include developmental domains, developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum and creating a successful environment.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify typical milestones and recommended practices for promoting development across all developmental domains (physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth) in young children
Identify the components of an effective, developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum
Describe strategies for guiding children's behavior
Identify strategies for promoting early literacy, creativity, and play
Describe recommended policies and practices for transporting children.
Identify activities that conform to DAP principles to meet the needs of a specific age level in early childhood education
Define the needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Identify recommended practices for managing a multiage environment
Describe the caregiver's role in arranging the environment
Identify the purpose of a daily schedule
Identify basic methods of assessment in the early childhood setting