Early Childhood Education - Capital Community College

Early Childhood Education from Capital Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Early Childhood Education Program includes a liberal arts core in addition to all the specialized courses. This two-year program is designed to equip the student with the experience and skills needed to work with children under five. Student teaching is required. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Identify a variety of current and historical theoretical approaches to Early Childhood Education 2. Identify and assess the elements that determine quality in early childhood settings 3. Articulate the beginnings of a personal philosophy of Early Childhood Education 4. Identify and evaluate ethical issues that may be encountered in the field of Early Childhood Education 5. Plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate and individually appropriate activities. Also, plan curriculum that is based on child development knowledge, observations and assessments of typical and atypical children from culturally diverse backgrounds 6. Create and evaluate a learning environment that supports children's physical, social, emotional, creative, language and cognitive development 7. Identify and apply positive approaches to discipline that encourage children to develop self-control and self-esteem 8. Create strategies that will support and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with families 9. Recognize current issues and policies that affect young children and their families 10. Identify and communicate effectively with other professionals concerned with supporting children's development and well-being 11. Identify sources and participate in opportunities available for professional growth 12. Demonstrate competence in integrating theory and practice in early childhood programs serving diverse populations of children and their families 13. Reflect, analyze and evaluate their teaching practices in order to strengthen their work with young children View more details on Capital Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.