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Early Childhood Education Syllabus
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)
CLASS FEES:
CPR/BLS – $60.00
Activity Fee – $17.00
Uniform Shirt – $30.00
Food Handlers Card – $15.00
INSTRUCTOR:
Ms. Teri Bane teri.bane@nhrec.org (757) 874-4444 ext 5591
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Family Child Care Provider
- Teacher and Teacher Assistant in childcare and early childhood center
- Special Needs Preschool Teacher or Montessori Preschool Teacher
- Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary or Special Education Teacher
- Recreation Leader or Camp Director
- Child Psychologist
Peake Childhood Center
Newport News City Public Schools
Poquoson City Public Schools
Gloucester County Public Schools
York County School Division
Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools
Hampton City Public Schools
POST SECONDARY PARTNERS: