Early Childhood Education Course Outcomes – right

ECED211 – Early Childhood Policies and Issues

To explore the early history of the early education movement in order to understand the
present early childhood system.
To examine the role of early education in order to provide the best possible educational
outcomes for young children
To identify the laws and regulations governing early childhood in Massachusetts in order to offer a
program that meets necessary state requirements.
To recognize and respond to the various social trends as they relate to early childhood in order
to adequately support children and families.

ECED217 – The Young Child With Special Needs

To become familiar with the range of disabilities and conditions, characteristics, and risk factors affecting children to be prepared in meeting the needs of children and families.
To recognize diversity in families to understand the importance of family influence, home language and culture in the development of trusting relationships with families.

ECED231 – Infant and Toddler Curriculum

To demonstrate infant and toddler teaching strategies to strengthen the overall development of the
young child.
To examine procedures in observing and recording and infant/ toddler activity to determine how to best
meet the needs of the child.
To identify experiences that affect the emotional wellbeing of the young child in order to enhance
positive self-esteem.
To identify the EEC regulations that influence the set---up and running of an infant/toddler center in
order to provide a quality program.
To recognize and be able to respond to separation anxiety in order to assist the parent and child to cope
with this difficult process.
To discuss the process of attachment in order to assist the child in developing trusting relationships

ECED280 – Practicum I in Early Childhood Education

To gain practical experience working with young children in order to become an
effective teacher
To develop techniques for dealing with specific learning situations in an early childhood
setting in order to meet the individual and group needs of the children

ECED285 – Seminar I in Early Childhood Education

To provide students with an opportunity for discussion of practicum experiences to reflect
on the use of appropriate practices
To discuss various social and economic trends as they relate to early childhood to meet the
diverse needs of the community

ECED290 – Practicum II in Early Childhood Education and Administration

To strengthen teacher competencies by assuming increased responsibilities required for lead
teacher certification
To work under the supervision of a director, assistant director or lead teacher in order to gain
practical experience in management and supervision of an early childhood program. • To
develop techniques for dealing with specific management tasks in order to effectively
administer an early childhood program.
To understand the regulations that govern group early childhood programs in order to assume a
professional role in the field
To gain understanding of the importance of community support and interaction in order to

ECED295 – Seminar II in Early Childhood Education and Administration

To provide students with an opportunity for discussion of practicum experiences to reflect on the use of appropriate practices in teaching and directing a program
To understand the role of an administrator in an early childhood setting to meet EEC requirements
To discuss the various social and economic trends as they relate to early childhood to