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This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources.

This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.

This course provides an overview of the field of early childhood education including history, philosophy, advocacy, public policy, issues, trends, and careers.

This course provides a study of the health and nutrition needs of children and families.

This course provides a basic introduction to the nature of human growth and development as it occurs from conception through early childhood. Students learn about motor, cognitive, social, emotional, moral, aesthetic, and language development in early childhood.

This course provides an overview of the child (infant through elementary) and the reciprocal relationships children develop with their family, their school, and the world in which they live. Theories pertaining to the roles and relationships within and between families, schools, and communities are introduced with an emphasis on enabling students to identify family needs and concerns and to use a variety of collaborative communication and problem-solving skills to assist families in finding the best available community resources to meet these needs. Students themselves explore various community resources that further the development of the child's potential.

This course focuses on curriculum development in early childhood and teaching strategies with a developmentally appropriate approach. Students will prepare curriculum and practice teaching strategies which illustrate the characteristics of play and creativity. The guidance of young children to include behavior management and creating positive learning environments will also be emphasized.

An investigation into the theories, skills, and attitudes needed to identify and instruct students with disabilities in varied school settings. Attention will be given to the variety of categories of disabilities that special educators are likely to come into contact with. Students will examine the issues of providing services to identified individuals within and outside school settings.

Factors that promote effective communication and collaboration with parents of babies and preschool-aged children, families and community resources are considered in this course.

This course focuses on the development and implementation of early childhood programs for a variety of age groups and purposes. Specifically, curriculum development, materials, teaching strategies, evaluation, budgets, hiring procedures and state guidelines/regulations are addressed as are the skills and competencies to implement the above.

Several leadership styles are examined in this course. Emphasis is placed on developing effective leadership in organizations and personal enterprises, and on developing ethical leadership perspectives in personal and professional decision-making.

Theory and research are applied to the study of group dynamics, processes encountered in the small-group setting, and how organizational effectiveness is impacted by small-group and team functioning. The course focuses on group productivity, decision-making, diversity, group communication, resolving group conflict and building effective teams.

In this course, students will study and apply alternative theories, models and strategies for creating and managing organizational change. The effectiveness of management tools in initiating problem-solving and decision-making to bring about change within organizations is evaluated.

A study of managing people in the workplace, focusing on the important policies and processes associated with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel in order to achieve strategic organizational goals.

This Is The Capstone Course For The Early Childhood Education And The Early Childhood Education Administration Major, To Be Taken At The Completion Of The Major Courses. This Course Provides Students With The Opportunity To Integrate And Apply Their Learning From The Course Of Study For Early Childhood Education In A Comprehensive Manner. Students Will Reflect On The Courses Taken And Develop An Understanding On The National Association For The Education Of Young Children (naeyc) And The National Council For Accreditation Of Teacher Education (ncate) Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices Based Upon Child Development Research, Center-based Curriculum And Professionalism. This Course Will Culminate With A Comprehensive Final Project That Integrates The Student Learning Throughout The Program As Well As A Final Exam That Covers The Program Learning Outcomes.

Social-emotional development including the management of emotions and the ability to establish positive relationships with others will be covered in this course. Students will learn the important elements in a childcare setting that support healthy social, emotional, and behavioral adjustment in infants and toddlers.

Students will learn both theory and application of why and how to set up, arrange and change early childhood learning environments to effectively meet the developmental needs of very young children. The role of the teacher, the importance of the environment, design principles, health and safety will be covered in this course.

Emphasis will be placed on effective activities and practices to promote language development, cognitive development and motor skill development in young children. Sensory, music and movement development will also be covered in this course. Appropriate behavior teaching and coaching for infants, toddlers and two year olds will be discussed.

This course will increase the students' expertise and understanding of all the components that must work together to create an effective childcare setting in which all children can thrive. Elements to be covered in the planning of a childcare environment include discipline and behavior management as well as consideration of the child's developmental level, the family and cultural context.

Learning Strategies The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations. Contemporary Child Care The increasing demand for child care; benefits of quality child care; types of child care, including in-home care, family day care, and center-based care; meeting licensing requirements - providing a safe and healthy environment; managing staff.

Child Development, Part 1 An overview broken down into birth-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-36 months, 3-5 years; details on social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Child Development, Part 2 The stages of growth and tips on developing a learning environment for children in kindergarten, ages 6-8, and ages 9-12. Practical Exercise: Reflection and Observation Supplement: Student Observation Guide Learning Aid: Ages and Stages Chart

How to Start Your Child Care Facility: Basic Steps Assessing community needs; licensing requirements - federal, state, county; making a business plan; insurance; planning space (indoor and outdoor). Licensing, Accreditation, Certification General licensing procedures and agencies; areas of regulation; director's responsibilities; steps in the licensing process; accreditation of child care programs and facilities; certification of child caregivers. Practical Exercise: Local Standards and Regulations Supplement: State Licensing, Accreditation and Certification Agencies for Child Day Care Providers

The Facility Government regulations - zoning and safety; analyzing space requirements for in-home and center-based care. Staff Roles and qualifications of personnel; hiring personnel; physical exam and fingerprinting; work schedule and responsibilities; vacations, holidays, and sick leave; staff meetings; trial employment period; termination procedures. Computers in Day Care Introducing children to the world of computers; educational and fun activities that can be done using the computer. Practical Exercise: Facilities and Staff

Program Planning The purpose of program planning. Curriculum planning and content planning. Planning and Implementing for the Environment Preparing environments that promote program goals; grouping children; selecting and purchasing equipment. Guidance The relationship between guidance and discipline; applying your knowledge of child behavior and development; styles of adult-child interaction. Diversity Inclusive education; principles of inclusion; building tolerance and acceptance; children with special needs; assessing and adapting the environment to create one that promotes respect. Practical Exercise Program, Environment, and Guidance Supplement: Activities for Infants and Toddlers

Caring for School Age Children Caring for school-age children; outdoor and indoor games; visual arts; music and movement; drama; science in after-school care; math. Working with Parents Parents' legal rights; communication with parents including orientation; visits to facility, and oral and written communications; parent participation; parent education. Financing and Budget Estimating costs including general and specific cost factors; estimating income; balancing the budget; other financial responsibilities. Practical Exercise: Parents, Finances, and School-Age Children Supplement: Master Forms for Day Care Facility Textbook: Caring for School-Age Children

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child Promoting good health; health appraisals; health assessment tools; conditions affecting children's health; creating a safe environment; safety management; management of accidents and injuries. Graded Projects: Professional Resource File Practical Exercise: Health, Safety, and Nutrition Textbooks: • Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child Learning Aids: • Poison Antidote Slide Guide • Children's First Aid Slide Guide

Options and approaches to providing child care: the differences between custodial, developmental and comprehensive care; quality issues in child care

Developing a safety policy; removing hazards; dealing with medical, fire, and weather emergencies; assembling an effective first aid kit; monitoring illnesses; health problems caused by weather, abuse, and emotion

Planning good environments for children; types of learning centers; selecting equipment, materials, and toys; evaluation.

Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development; promoting maturation and responsibility; how temperament affects personality; the two-year-old stage; impact of play on social development.

Recognizing signs of development; the role of accomplishment in developing a child's self-esteem; motor and perceptual skills; how competition, fear, stress, and rules affect a child.

Important workplace skills; ethics for child care professionals; promoting communication, cooperation and teamwork; facing day-to-day challenges; managing your time and solving problems effectively.

Why understanding child development is important; child development theories and principles; developmental stages; self-esteem; observing children.

Qualities of a strong curriculum; how children learn; effective teaching techniques; stages of artistic development; guiding a child's art experiences; planning and leading art activities.

Language skill development; assessing books; reading stories; reading and writing exercises; language arts and dramatic play; how dramatic play encourages growth; using puppets.

Goals of science and math curricula; the teacher's role; planning and leading science, math and active play activities; active play learning centers; safety during active play; creative resources.

Planning a social studies curriculum; helping children become responsible citizens; learning about one's self, family, and community; adding an effective music program; planning music and creative movement activities; the teacher's role in music.

Helping infants and toddlers develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially; communicating effectively with parents; planning a safe and healthy environment; common challenges

Cpr For Children. Essential How To Information On First-aid Techniques And Administering Cpr (this Knowledge Is A Must For Meeting Child Development Associate (cda) Learning Objectives).