Quarter 1

What are the personal qualities of ECE professionals?

Why is it important to integrate strategies that support diversity and antibias into the classroom.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of specific approaches to selecting a method of assessment?

What are the components of quality Early Childhood Education programs?

What are the specific areas of development of an infant and as a result what special features are required in an infant childcare setting?

What are the significant signs of development of a toddler and what special features are required in a sound environment?

4.1 Analyze career paths within early childhood, education & related services.

4.2 Analyze developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive practices to plan for early childhood, education and services.

4.4 Demonstrate a safe and healthy learning environment for children and youth.

4.5.1 Demonstrate professional practices and standards related to working with children, youth and adults, including diverse populations.

Identify characteristics of a successful teacher.

Recognize and select most appropriate assessments tools when performing observations.

Compare and contrast different options in child education.

Identify development in infancy period. Gain awareness to reduce SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrone.

Identify development in toddler period. Knowledge of self-help, toilet learning.