Early Childhood Education - Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

Early Childhood Education from Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The program is designed to prepare students to work with young children and parents in a variety of settings. Classes help adults increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children and to apply developmentally appropriate guidance and curriculum methods to meet the individual and group needs of children and their families. The Associate in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for a variety of positions. Head Start Assistant Teacher ECEAP Assistant Teacher Special Education Assistant Child Care Teacher Program Outcomes 1. Graduates will promote child development and learning by using and articulating their understanding of young children?s characteristics and needs to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children. 4d. Graduates will understand content knowledge in early education by knowing the essential concepts, inquiry tools, and structure of content areas, including academic subjects, and identifying resources to deepen their understanding. 4e. Graduates will identify and explain the importance of appropriate guidance techniques and theories as an important classroom management tool. 4f. Graduates will identify and explain nutrition, health and safety practices and procedures appropriate for use when teaching young children. 5. Graduates will identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession by knowing and using ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. View more details on Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.