Early Childhood Education - Southern Maine Community College

Early Childhood Education from Southern Maine Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare individuals as skilled Early Childhood professionals. Graduates will meet state licensing standards for teaching in a variety of settings. The coursework combines theory and practical experience to prepare graduates for immediate entry into the field or transfer to a four-year institution. In conjunction with the Early Childhood Education program, the Spring Point Children?s Center provides quality educational experiences for preschool children, ages 3 to 5. This on-campus center is a valuable resource providing a laboratory setting for students in the program. Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education program, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of young children?s typical and atypical characteristics based upon multiple influences on development and learning (birth ? age 8). Apply theories of child development to plan inclusive, developmentally appropriate curriculum. Articulate priorities for the care of infants and toddlers in group settings. Create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all children. Understand the value and importance children?s families and cultural communities in shaping the development of the child. Create materials that reflect an understanding of the importance of early literacy and language rich environments. Develop respectful and reciprocal relationships with families that encourage families to be involved in their child?s development and learning. Identify how community agencies and services support children, families, and providers. Demonstrate the skills of observation and recordkeeping as an inherent component of planning for the ongoing development of the child. Use the skills of positive guidance in their interactions with children based upon an understanding of the child?s social/emotional development. View more details on Southern Maine Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.