Google Classroom Code: 4mqx3u

ECE 1 explores ways to aid in the development of children from birth to age 12, with a special focus on birth to age 5.

ECE 1 students will complete a roughly 120 hour internship in a preschool classroom off campus. This is a 2 period class, lasting 3 hours, so that we have ample time with the children. Students will complete an e-portfolio, similar to this website, at the end of the course.

See our main objectives below:

• Understand factors related to personal growth
• Understand factors related to the professional growth of early childhood professionals
• Understand observation and teaching methods used in early childhood education
• Understand principles and domains of child development, developmental characteristics of children, and theories of child development
• Apply developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth to age five
• Evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and programs for preschool and school-age children
• Understand techniques for communicating expectations, setting limits, and guiding behavior
• Apply policies and procedures to maintain a healthy, safe environment for children
• Understand the history of early childhood education
• Understand career trends, opportunities, and options in early childhood education.