Early Childhood Education

BedfordScience & TechnologyCenter

Instructor:Elizabeth Wendland

Telephone:540-586-3933

Email:

Room #:10

Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Course Description:#8285

Early Childhood Education prepares students in the study of child development, teaching methods, lesson planning, behavior, nutrition, safety, and professionalism. The lab experience involves working directly with three and four year olds in a preschool setting – Little Learners.

Students must be at least 16 years old and willing to take a Tuberculosis Screening Assessment in order to participate in the Little Learners Preschool Program.

College Credit:

This program is Dual Enrolled with CVCC. Upon successful completion, the student will

receive six hoursof college credit from CentralVirginiaCommunity College.(120/165) The course fee must be paid at the base schools.

Course Text:

Working with Young ChildrenbyJudyHerr, The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., 2008

Attendance Policy:

Regular attendance is crucial to student knowledge, development, and to our overall program success. Students must attend their Lab days, so please schedule appointments accordingly. The Preschool depends upon the students as the assistants. The student must call to report an absence. Alternate plans have to be made when anassistant is absent. On the second offense, in addition to the lab make-up assignment, they will have to sit out their next rotation in the lab and they will have alternate assignments during that week.

School Supplies:

BSTC supplies materials needed for lesson planning and preschool items. Students are asked to provide a 3 inch binder, classroom notebook, and $15.00 for their program including aprons, classroom notebooks, folders, dividers, materials for preschool lessons, etc. Students are asked to provide a 3 inch binder and $15 for their Early Childhood Education T-shirts. Please pay the $15 fee by September 30.

General Course Objectives (120):

  1. To develop an understanding of a variety of approaches to early childhood education including the High /Scope Approach.
  2. To develop tools to get parents involved in the education process of their children.
  3. To demonstrate strategies designed to teach children health, safety, and sanitation habits.
  4. To plan and present practical activities to use within the classroom.
  5. To understand how to create activities that work with the child’s development.
  6. To demonstrate an understanding of the importance of interaction between children and adults, and children with other children.

General Course Objectives (165):

  1. Students will develop skills and knowledge to observe children in real life situations and also to actively participate in the students’ learning experiences for a total of at least 60 hours.
  2. Students will utilize different types of observational techniques in small and large group settings to increase understanding of children’s development and behavior.
  3. Students will plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  4. Students will evaluate goals and objectives; organizational structure; settings; activities, educational approach; and interaction methods of various children’s programs.
  5. Students will gain experience in working as a team member with teachers and students in

a variety of settings.

  1. Students will demonstrate a commitment to professionalism.

Classroom Policies:

  • I will follow the rules and regulations of Bedford County Public Schools as stated in the 2017-2018 Student Handbook.
  • I will come to class on time, be seated, and begin instructions as teacher directed.
  • I will bring my textbook, notebook, pencil and/or pen, and paper to class daily.
  • I will turn in assignments on or before the assigned date.
  • I will assume responsibility for requesting assignments when returning from an absence.
  • I will participate in all class activities and will demonstrate positive, productive
    group behavior (i.e., time on task, completion of activities).
  • I will leave the room only with the permission of the teacher.
  • I will accept responsibility for cleaning my work area before leaving class.
  • I will respect my own and other's property and conserve classroom resources.

Discipline Procedures:

  • Step 1 — Verbal Warning
  • Step 2 — Teacher/student conference
  • Step 3 — Teacher/parent telephone conference
  • Step 4 — Teacher/student/parent or guardian/counselor conference
  • Step 5 — Referral to school principal

Tasks/Competencies Assessment:

Academic Standards of Learning (SOL) are an essential component of Family and Consumer Sciences education and are required for students to be successful in this area of instruction. Instruction in Family and Consumer Sciences courses incorporates and reinforces Virginia Standards of Learning. Through this course students are expected to master specific tasks/competencies based on the program indicators. Students must master 80% of the tasks/competencies to successfully complete requirements of the course. Task/competency information is accessible at Course number is 8285.

Evaluation:

Each nine weeks grade includes class work and lab performance.

Summative 60%

Summative work consists of: tests, evaluations, assessments, mastery of competencies (including work place readiness skills, professionalism, and safety), cumulative projects, and credentialing

Formative 40%

Formative work consists of: daily lab and classroom assignments, written work designed to enhance learning , reports, homework, quizzes, participation in Future Educators Association, and development of professional competencies

Dress:

Proper dress is essential to this program. Modest dress is a must because we are a child care business that displays professionalism. Parents, grandparents, and friends of preschoolers are constantly entering and exiting the lab on preschool days. Lab apronswill be worn as a part of the dress code on days that the students participate in the preschool.

Educator’s Rising Club

We are affiliated with Educator’s Rising Club. This club provides the students with opportunities to further their experience, learn valuable skills, and professionalism. Club Activities Include: leadership training opportunities, community service, and competitions. The state competition state this year is on Saturday, March 3rd. Information regarding the Educator’s Rising Club can be found online at

Field Trips:

Field trip experiences vary every year. Possible trips may include the Educator’s Rising State competition, local Early Childhood Education college programs, high quality day care facilities, educational museums,preschool outings, and successful preschool programs.

Course Outline:

1stNine Weeks

The Children and You

- Working with Young Children

- Understanding the Development of Children

Promoting Social Skills

- Building a Positive Self-Concept

The Importance of Planning

- The Curriculum and Lesson Planning

- Promoting Family and Parent Involvement

Observation in Early Childhood Programs

- Methods and Samples of Observing and Assessing

- Observing and Assessing the Ability Levels of Children.

Opening of the Little Learners Preschool Program

- Lab Set-Up / Staff Folders / Parent Handbook / Registration

2nd Nine Weeks

Providing Program Management

Learning Experiences for Children

- Guiding Learning Activities in All Curriculum Areas

Providing Guidance

- Establishing Classroom Rules

- Handling Daily Routines and Guidance Problems

Administering a Child Care Program

- Understanding Types of Early Childhood Programs

- VA Minimum Standards for Early Childhood Centers

3rd Nine Weeks

Advancing Communication Skills

Creating a Safe and Healthy Environment

- Arranging Space, Selecting Toys and Equipment

- Providing a Safe Environment

- Implementing a Sound Nutritional Program

- Maintaining Children’s Health

Guiding Children with Special Needs

- Identifying Special Needs

- Integrating Children with Special Needs

4th Nine Weeks

Little Learners Celebration and Closing

NOCTI Exam

Exit Interviews

Portfolios

Job Demonstrations

PARENT AND STUDENT AGREEMENT

Please verify that you have read the following materials in the handbook by signing this agreement. The signed agreement is to be returned to the teacher. It will be filed in the student's record until the end of this school year.

-Course Description

-College Credit

-Attendance

-General Course Objectives

-Classroom Policies

-Discipline Procedures

-Evaluation

-Dress

-FCCLA

-Field Trips

-Early Childhood Competencies

-Course Outline

-$15 Shirt and Club Dues

Student Name (Printed)

Student SignatureDate

Parent/Guardian SignatureDate

Home Phone # Work Phone #

Parent/Guardian E-mail Address

Student's E-mail Address

ADA STATEMENT:

Students with Disabilities - It is CVCC’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities. Our goal is to help students succeed in this course. If you have a documented physical, mental, or learning disability and you need a reasonable accommodation to help you achieve success, please contact Student Support Services, in The Counseling Center, room 2119, phone: (434) 832-7802 or (434) 832-7299 or email . To best provide the accommodation you need, make this request as soon as possible, since accommodations cannot be made to change a grade you have received for course work already completed.

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