Early Childhood Education Transfer Course Outcomes – right

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 Care

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

ECED401 – Practicum I in Child Care

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
To practice various modes of observation and evaluation in order to implement developmentally appropriate practices
To understand the roles of teacher and lead teacher’s in early childhood settings

ECED405 – Practicum II in Child Care

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 meet the needs of children and their families

ECED407 – Seminar I in Child Care 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
To become knowledgeable about the various professional opportunities in early childhood education.

ECED408 – Seminar II in Child Care Education

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 understand the diverse needs of the community
To become knowledgeable about the various professional opportunities in early childhood administration