ED111A

Describe the characteristics of the early childhood education profession including NAEYC and the CDA.

Describe and distinguish among the varying philosophies and program models of early childhood education.

Evaluate and be able to discuss current trends in early childhood education.

Determine and describe desirable characteristics of early childhood teachers including professional ethics.

Critically evaluate the developmental appropriateness of early childhood centers.

Locate and list the community resources and agencies supporting early childhood education.

Begin the development a commitment, advocacy, and responsibilities to professionalism in the field of early childhood education.

Understands a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/ learning approaches with a high level of cultural competence understanding and responding to diversity in culture, language, and ethnicity.

Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.

Assess the impact that different educational policies and practices have on early childhood educator, families, and young children.

Observe the educational process in a centered based preschool classroom reflecting and documenting hours spent by connecting theory to practice.