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2022-2023 Catalog 
    
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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:
 

  1. Coordinate space, time, and materials to plan developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage children’s play, exploration, safe practices, and learning. (NAEYC 1a, 1c)
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of child growth and development to serve as a foundation for working effectively with young children. (NAEYC 1a)
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of providing a safe environment for young children and promoting the development of safe practices. (NAEYC 1c)
  4. 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)
  5. Demonstrate knowledge about strategies for establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with families. (NAEYC 2a)

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

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2022-2023