CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for ECE102 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Lab Techniques

The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

A. Link knowledge of child growth and development to developmentally appropriate interactions and activities used with children in early childhood (EC) program settings.

B. Practice methods for observing and documenting children’s development.

C. Describe how assessment is used to plan quality interactions and activities for children’s development and behavior.

D. Practice implementing responsive routines and environments to support children’s development.

E. Practice appropriate methods and ethical considerations for interacting with and guiding all children.

F. Demonstrate knowledge of methods for initiating and establishing relationships through interactions with children and their families.

G. Recognize and practice professionalism and ethical practices when interacting with families and other professionals.

H. Identify the regulatory statutes and quality indicators early childhood education programs follow.

I. Identify and follow the field placement site’s health, safety, and nutrition practices.

J. Identify teachable moments for children and use knowledge to create learning opportunities within the classroom.

K.Utilize planned instructional strategies that promote communication and language development with all children, including verbal and non-verbal expressive language.


Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using videos, presentations, and online discussions.

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Explain why the environment is important in children's learning. 
2 Explain how behavioral issues can be reduced through environmental design
3 Describe the role of the teacher in creating effective learning environments and creating supportive relationships
4 Define an emotionally supportive, equitable environment using the Pyramid Model 
5 Design an effective schedule and effective transition 
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Explain what an early childhood curriculum is, and the reasons teachers write curriculum plans. 
2 Develop a plan for learning using a pre-assessment model 
3 Explain how design elements help to achieve design outcomes
4 Describe the development of play  
5 Create and implement a learning center activity that is developmentally appropriate  
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Discuss multiple ways that the manipulative center and the sensory center enhance children's development A
2 Discuss multiple ways that the block and building centers enhance children's development
3 Discuss multiple ways that the literacy center enhances children's development 
4 Describe how technology enhances children's development 
5 Describe multiple ways that teachers facilitate learning through technology
6 Create and implement a learning center activity that is developmentally appropriate 
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1

Describe multiple ways that teachers facilitate learning in the science center, math center, art center, and music center

2 Describe how teacher centers enhance children’s development and how each enhances children's development 
3 Explain how to create cooking and snack centers and the value of doing so 
4 Describe how to create puppetry centers and the value of doing so 
5 Discuss the value and types of family involvement 
6 Discuss how teachers can assist in meeting family needs
7 Create and implement a family take-home activity that is developmentally appropriate F
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the stages of fine/large motor development
2 Apply ethical practices to an early childhood program 
3 Describe the value of outdoor play and defend children's right to play outdoors 
4 Create and implement a developmentally appropriate learning center activity 

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10  and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

This is not a self-paced course. The expectation of the ECE/EDU program at CCCOnline is that students will meet assignment dues dates. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior approval. Therefore, it is expected that you contact your instructor prior to when the deadline has lapsed. There may be exceptions due to special circumstances such as medical emergency, military deployment, or in some legal cases. In these rare situations, it is at the instructor’s discretion to accept late work or make modifications to the course schedule.

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (6 @ 20 points each) 120 8%
Background Check and Site Identification (Required submission to complete course) 10 1%
Videos (3 @ 125 points each) 375 22%
Assignments: Reflections (12 @ 50 points each) 600 35%

Lab Activity: Observation/Activity (6 @ 100 points each)

600 35%

Timesheets - Must have 60 hours in order to pass this course (5 @ Pass/Fail).

Pass/Fail NA

Practice Video Recording/Uploading (1 @ Pass/Fail)

Pass/Fail NA
TOTAL 1705 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

 

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