Early Childhood Education

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Early Childhood Education Syllabus 24-25

Early Childhood Education Program Flyer

ABOUT:

One-year program for students interested in working professionally with young children
Students can earn six dual enrollment credits with Virginia Peninsula Community College
You will be able to use your critical thinking skills, practical problem-solving skills, and gain knowledge of entrepreneurship opportunities within the field
Gain practical experiences through observations and internships under the supervision of the instructor
Learn how to plan developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
Gain knowledge of the theory behind the Early Childhood years, such as:
- Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
- Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
- Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
- Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
- Strategies to manage and effective program of operation
- Observation and recording of children’s behavior
- Principles of child growth and development
- Participation in practical work experiences

STUDENTS STUDY:

Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
Strategies to manage an effective program of operation
Observation and recording of children’s behavior
Principles of child growth and development
Participation in practical work experience

PREREQUISITES:

Good academic standing, attendance, and behavior.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English Language.
Required to have completed English 10 with a grade of “C” or above.
Have a current Tuberculin skin test.

CAMPUS LOCATION:

Woodside Lane CTE Campus (Newport News, Virginia)

SESSIONS:

A.M. and P.M. sessions are available.

CLASS SIZE:

20 students per session.

CREDENTIAL(s):

AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) National Early Childhood Education Competency Credential)

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

INSTRUCTOR:

Ms. Teri Bane teri.bane@nhrec.org (757) 874-4444 ext 5591

BIO:

I am Teri Bane, the Early Childhood Education Instructor. I have many years of experience working in the Early Childhood field. I joined New Horizons in 2019 to teach Early Childhood Education. I have taught children from Preschool up to Third Grade and have enjoyed them all.

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