Early Childhood Education - Naugatuck Valley Community College

Early Childhood Education from Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. This two-year program in Early Childhood Education will lead to the associate in science degree . The curriculum prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate programs as well as for immediate employment in early childhood programs such as child care centers. Head Start, preschool, and other similar programs. To be admitted formally to the program, the student must receive a grade of ?C ?? or better in each of the Early Childhood Education courses as well as meet admission requirements which may include an entrance interview during the first semester. Practical experience is received by observing and assisting in a variety of Early Childhood facilities. Students are required to student teach at the College\\\'s Child Development Center. Such experience provides opportunities to implement knowledge received in the college classroom. Students in the Early Childhood program are required to consult with their academic advisor before registering for courses and scheduling the required practicum hours to be fulfilled. Student teaching hours must be done in licensed, accredited Pre-Kindergarten programs in order for those hours to apply toward a State of Connecticut Head Teacher certificate. Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Be knowledgeable about various theories as they apply to young children. 2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Early Childhood Education and the skills required to make objective observations of young children in the classroom setting. 3. Understand how a child\\\'s sensorimotor development influences a child\\\'s ability to learn. 4. Use effective classroom management techniques. 5. Introduce children to a wide variety of music, visual and performing arts. 6. Understand the various aspects of speech, language and communication. 7. Become acquainted with various communication impairments or delays and set realistic goals for young children in the area of language development. 8. Recognize that the process of creating is as important as the end product. 9. Use their own creative abilities in working with young children. 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of creativity through planning environments and activities. 11. Understand the interconnectedness of the developmental areas and the specific needs of infants and toddlers. 12. Learn how theories can be applied to understanding children\\\'s behavior. 13. Develop communication skills in relation to families, colleagues and children. 14. Describe and evaluate the ways in which data are collected and applied. 15. Provide general curricula adaptations and guidelines to help children meet their special needs. 16. Gain the experience to create a supportive and interesting learning environment. 17. Develop a curricula using a multisensory approach to teaching. 18. Become more aware of children\\\'s special needs. 19. Be aware of the interrelationships between child development and the areas of health, safety and nutrition. 20. Be knowledgeable about the control and prevention of communicable disease. 21. Develop a deeper understanding of the importance of family-school relationships. 22. Become familiar with CT State Licensing Regulations; C.D.A. Competency Standards, N.A.E.Y.C. Accreditation Procedures and CT State Pre-school Performance Standards. 23. Plan, organize, execute and evaluate classroom experiences on a weekly basis. 24. Write a learning explanation based upon a child\\\'s strengths and needs. 25. Provide services that are developmentally and individually appropriate. View more details on Naugatuck Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.