ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly ECE 111
Course Description
Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action.
Course Content
A. Survey of educational programs / philosophies for children between birth and age eight
B. National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct for Early
Childhood Education Professionals
C. Prevalent child development theories used in the early childhood teaching profession
D. The necessity of play in the young child’s learning environment and implications for curriculum
development
E. The observation, assessment, and teaching cycle
F. Guidance and discipline techniques and their application to family and school environments
G. Parent-School partnerships.
H. Significant national and international historic implications in the education of young children
I. Current issues and trends in the field of Early Education
J. Personal qualities needed for professional teaching competence
Student Outcomes
1. Explain current theories and ongoing research in early care and education.
2. Describe the role of play in early childhood programs.
3. Compare early learning program models.
4. Explain the importance of developing culturally responsive partnerships with families.
5. Identify appropriate guidance techniques used in early care and education settings.
6. Describe the observation, assessment, and teaching cycle used to plan curriculum for all young children.
7. Apply the professional code of ethics for early care and education to resolve dilemmas.
8. Describe major historical figures, advocates, and events shaping today’s early childhood education.
9. Observe an early childhood environment and identify examples of best practice.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Graduates will be engaged as members of the Early Childhood profession and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice.
Social Science: Graduates use social science research methods and / or theory in order to analyze and interpret social phenomena.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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