Early Childhood Education - Great Basin College

Early Childhood Education from Great Basin College is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Student Learning Outcomes The mission of the Early Childhood Education Department is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively and professionally with young children, their families, and their communities. The Department's goals are to educate students in the following areas: child development and education, family and community relationships, interagency cooperation and referrals, cross-cultural awareness, curriculum development and implementation, child assessment, and professional behavior. The GBC Early Childhood Program combines practicum experience with coursework so students can practice learned skills, obtain reflective feedback, and grow professionally. Successful completion of the Early Childhood Education certificate of achievement is designed to qualify students for such employment opportunities as assistants, teachers, and directors in child care centers, preschools, and as home day care providers. Graduates of the certificate of achievement degree in Early Childhood Education will have the knowledge and skills to: Apply knowledge of how children develop and learn in order to support and promote the holistic development of children from birth to age eight. Utilize cultural and linguistic knowledge to create environments, experiences, and family relationships that affirm and respect diversity. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies based on knowledge of individual children, the community, and integrated curriculum goals and content. Develop and implement individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques in order to foster positive social and emotional development in children from birth to age eight. Establish and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for children. Demonstrate positive communication skills in order to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with families and other professionals. Engage in reflective practice and develop professional partnerships to advance practices in the field of early childhood education . View more details on Great Basin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.