Early Childhood Education I: This is a one-credit, one-semester
course designed to introduce the student to the principles of child growth and
development, planning and implementing learning activities, principles of
guiding children’s behaviors, healthy and safe environments, exploration of the
child care industry and career development.
Basic hands-on experience working with children and their families is
provided in the JRTC Preschool.
Prerequisite:
None Grades: 10, 11, 12
Early Childhood Education II: This is a two-credit, one-year
course designed to continue developing students’ knowledge and skill that would
apply to many careers dealing with children.
Areas of learning include types and characteristics of child care
centers, employability requirements, basic child development, children's
behavior, guidance and discipline techniques, types of behavior, behavioral
procedures, promotion of children's health and safety, child abuse awareness,
facility maintenance, and developmentally appropriate activities. Continued practical hands-on experience is
gained in the JRTC Preschool.
Prerequisite:
Early Childhood Education I Grades: 11, 12
Early Childhood Education III: This is a two-credit, one-year
course designed to develop more professional attitudes and abilities and combine
learned knowledge with current information and practices. Additional topics of
instruction will be CPR and First Aid Training, behavior management and
communication skills, learning theories, program management, and record keeping
skills. Continued practical hands-on
teaching experience in working with children and their families is gained in
the JRTC Preschool.
Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education II Grade: 12