ECD 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an overview of growth and development, developmentally appropriate curriculum, positive guidance techniques, regulations, health, safety, and nutrition standards in early care and education. Professionalism, family/cultural values and practical applications based on historical and theoretical models in early care and education are highlighted in this course.

Course Topics:

Early Childhood Education as a Profession
Observation and Supervision
Communicating
Play
Guiding Behavior
Teacher as a Model
Adult Relationships
Development
Observing, Recording and Assessing
Physical Environment
Social Emotional Environment
Routines
Language and Emergent Literacy
Math and Science Experiences
Art, Music and Social Studies

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None.

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Coordinate space, time, and materials to plan developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage children’s play, exploration, safe practices, and learning. (NAEYC 1a, 1c)
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of child growth and development to serve as a foundation for working effectively with young children. (NAEYC 1a)
Identify a healthy environment, good health habits, and the policies and practices needed to meet the nutritional needs of young children. (NAEYC 1a, 1c)
Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and techniques for providing a supportive environment in which children can develop self-control and interact positively with others. (NAEYC 1c)
Demonstrate knowledge about strategies for establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with families. (NAEYC 2a)
Identify possible special needs, program adaptations, and community resources to assist children with diversity, differing abilities, their families, and early care and education professionals in order to provide an appropriate program for all children. (NAEYC 1b, 2a, 3c-d, 4a-b)
Identify the state and local standards, policies, regulations, and laws that are applicable to early care and education programs. (NAEYC 1c, 5b).

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021