Year 1
Early Childhood Education I
Course Title: | Early Childhood Education I |
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Course Instructor: | Judith Lowery |
Number of Credits: | 3 per semester |
Semesters Offered: | 2 semesters |
Prerequisite: | Child Development and Adv. Child Development Preferred Algebra 1 and English 10 |
Eligible Grade Levels: | 11th and 12th |
Dual Credit: | Ivy Tech Community College – 9 Credits |
Course Competencies and Requirements
- Employment of preschool teachers is expected to grow by 15% from 2021 to 2031, 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 Air, CPR, and Universal Precautions