Early Childhood Education - Hawaii Community College

Early Childhood Education from Hawaii Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The program is designed to provide attitudes, skills, and knowledge for people who work with young children and their families in a variety of early childhood programs. An Associate in Science (A.S.) degree prepares students to be teachers or lead practitioners in early childhood programs. Program Learning Outcomes The underlying foundation for these outcomes is knowledge of child development and of the multiple interacting factors that influence growth and learning. Through the A.S. program the themes of development, families, communication, diversity and inclusion are addressed. Upon successful completion, students are prepared to: Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum and learning environments for individual and groups of children based on knowledge of child development and its multiple influences to ensure that they promote health, safety, positive development, and learning for all children. Assess children's progress using formal and informal observation and assessment tools and methods. Communicate effectively and appropriately with children and adults from all backgrounds to build respectful, reciprocal relationships; use appropriate guidance practices with children. Participate actively in planning and decision-making concerning the educational, physical, fiscal, and human resources in classrooms and programs for children. Base decisions and actions on ethical and other professional standards. Demonstrate collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection. Advocate for children and their families in the classroom and the program. View more details on Hawaii Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.