ECE 136 - Early Childhood Education: A Professional Overview

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90) or designated placement.

Course Description: Examines the importance of promoting family involvement, developing an effective early childhood classroom program based on the needs and interests of the children, and continuing professional growth. This course includes the CDA subject areas of families, program management, and professionalism. Community observations in early childhood settings are required. Equivalent to ECE 136A, ECE 136B, ECE 136C.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe how to demonstrate respect for each child and their family including culture, language, family skills, needs, and interests. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
CLO#2: Identify strategies to build partnerships with families and communicate frequently and effectively.
CLO#3: Describe a variety of ways for families to participate in an early childhood program.
CLO#4: Describe how to use ongoing observation and assessment information to plan for individual children and the group.
CLO#5: Explain the importance of ongoing professional development to continually improve one’s knowledge and skills in working with young children and families.
CLO#6: Describe ethical behavior working in the field of Early Childhood Education.