Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education I
| Course Title: | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I |
|---|---|
| Course Instructor: | Mrs. Lowery |
| Number of Credits: | 3 per semester |
| Semesters Offered: | 2 semesters |
| Prerequisite: | Child Development (Preferred) Adv. Child Development |
| Eligible Grade Levels: | 11th & 12th |
| Dual Credit: | Ivy Tech Community College – 9 Credits |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Amount | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECED 100 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 credits | Ivy Tech Community College |
| ECED 101 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 credits | Ivy Tech Community College |
| ECED 103 | Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom | 3 credits | Ivy Tech Community College |
- Employment of preschool teachers is expected to grow by 25 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations
- Concentration on a child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development, and skills in instruction and observation
- Emphasis placed on the development of skills and techniques for providing appropriate environments and care for young children
- Participation is required at Giant Preschool Learning Center (ages 3, 4, and 5) and Chapelwood Elementary school: observing, teaching, and working one-on-one with students
- Students must complete the following: physical, TB test and documentation, and an Indiana State Police Criminal History, Health and safety modules (1-4), child abuse and neglect
- The following training will be provided in class: First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precautions
Early Childhood Education II/
Worked Based Learning
| Course Title: | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II |
|---|---|
| Course Instructor: | Mrs. Lowery |
| Number of Credits: | 3 per semester |
| Semesters Offered: | 2 semesters |
| Prerequisite: | Early Childhood Education I Teacher Recommendation ECE 100,101,103 |
| Eligible Grade Levels: | 12th |
| Dual Credit: | Ivy Tech Community College – 3 Credits |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Amount | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECED 105 | CDA Process | 3 credits | Ivy Tech Community College |
- Work and receive high school credit while gaining experience for CDA credentialing
- Teacher recommendation is required for second year enrollment and participation in the coop program
- Personal transportation required to jobsite
- Grades, accuplacer scores, classroom performance, and attendance are reviewed before acceptance in the second year co-op program
- Students will apply and take the CDA Test and complete the CDA Certification Visit
- Students work in a Level 3 or 4 Paths to Quality Preschool, in the community
