Early Childhood Education II 2nd Block
Course Description
This course focuses on curriculum planning and the development of age appropriate activities and lesson plans that encompass all areas of child development, and administration and management techniques needed in order to operate a successful, quality child care facility. Other major topics covered in this course are related to state licensing requirements for child care facilities, management principles as a center director (including responsibilities regarding management of personnel, the facility’s physical indoor and outdoor space, inventory, record-keeping, accreditation, parental involvement, marketing, budgeting, and maintaining a healthy, effective learning environment). Students will continue to develop educational, career, and professional plans in the area of early childhood. Participation in FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) is ongoing. Students will participate in field experience, internships, and job shadowing. Students will continue to develop skills toward meeting requirements for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
Units of Study
• Unit 6: Career Development and Professionalism
• Unit 7: The Learning Environment
• Unit 8: Characteristics of Quality Child Care Programs
• Unit 9: Management and Administration
By starr swan