EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Want to have an impact on the most important years of human development? Students will learn how to create fun and educational environments for children, how to keep the environment safe for children, and how to encourage the health and well-being of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
Unit 1: Childcare Roles and Obligations
Learning Objectives:
- Explain why early childhood education matters.
- Describe different types of families and parenting arrangements.
- Describe the legal responsibilities of parenthood.
- Discuss the moral or ethical responsibilities of parenthood.
- Describe the basic responsibilities of child-care providers.
- Explain how culture and diversity impact the child-care environment.
UNIT 1 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Roles and Obligations: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Childcare Roles and Obligations: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 1 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 1 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 1 Quiz – Childcare Roles and Obligations | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 2: A Clean, Safe and Healthy Childcare Environment
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate how to sanitize and disinfect the child care environment.
- Demonstrate proper hand-washing technique and practices.
- Describe safe infant-sleep habits.
- Describe appropriate security for the child-care home or center.
UNIT 2 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| A Clean, Safe and Healthy Childcare Environment: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| A Clean, Safe and Healthy Childcare Environment: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 2 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 2 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 2 Quiz – A Clean, Safe and Healthy Childcare Environment | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 3: Food and Nutrition
Learning Objectives:
- Describe and explain the USDA and state requirements for meals in a child-care facility.
- Explain what is required for participation in the Child and Adult Food Care Program.
- Explain how to plan meals and menus for children.
- Describe positive mealtime strategies.
UNIT 3 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Nutrition: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Food and Nutrition: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 3 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 3 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 3 Quiz – Food and Nutrition | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 4: Rules and Regulations
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the types of child-care facilities.
- Explain how child-care facilities are regulated.
- Describe the rules that apply to child-care facilities.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of child abuse.
- Explain how to speak to a child disclosing abuse.
UNIT 4 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxies: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Galaxies: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 4 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 4 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 4 Quiz – Galaxies | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 5: Early Childhood Development
Learning Objectives:
- Define and discuss physical, cognitive, language, and social development.
- Describe the typical stages of development from infancy through the school years.
- Describe how to recognize typical developmental milestones.
- Explain when to talk to parents about possible developmental delays.
UNIT 5 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Development: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Early Childhood Development: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 5 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 5 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 5 Quiz – Early Childhood Development | Quiz | 15 points |
Early Childhood Education Midterm Exam
Learning Objectives:
- Review information acquired and mastered from this course up to this point.
- Take a course exam based on material from the first five units in this course (Note: You will be able to open this exam only one time.)
MIDTERM Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Midterm Exam | Exam | 50 points |
| Midterm Discussion Assignment | Discussion | 5 points |
Unit 6: Play: A Child’s Work
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how children develop and grow cognitively during early childhood.
- Describe when play behaviors develop and how children play at different ages.
- Explain what the types of play are and how they benefit children.
- Explain how to integrate play into children’s activities in a child-care setting.
UNIT 6 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Play: A Child’s Work: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Play: A Child’s Work: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 6 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 6 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 6 Quiz – Play: A Child’s Work | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 7: Guidance and Discipline
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the three basic types of child discipline.
- Explain how to effectively communicate with children.
- Explain how to use positive language to create good behavior and self-esteem.
- Describe when to intervene and help children manage their own interactions.
- Explain how to discipline children at different ages.
UNIT 7 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance and Discipline: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Guidance and Discipline: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 7 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 7 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 7 Quiz – Guidance and Discipline | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 8: Communication, Observation and Recording
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate developmentally appropriate communication with children.
- Demonstrate how to talk with parents and maintain open communication.
- Describe what observation is and how to observe children.
- Explain record keeping in a childcare setting.
- Describe and discuss how to use your observations to improve the care of children.
UNIT 8 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, Observation and Recording: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Communication, Observation and Recording: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 8 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 8 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 8 Quiz – Communication, Observation and Recording | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 9: Literacy and Language
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to encourage language development in young children.
- Describe ways young children use language.
- Explain what a literacy-rich environment looks like and how to create one.
- Describe the six essential pre-literacy skills.
- Explain how to support children in learning pre-literacy skills.
UNIT 9 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy and Language: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Literacy and Language: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 9 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 9 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 9 Quiz – Literacy and Language | Quiz | 15 points |
Unit 10: Personal Goals and Development
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how to develop an educational plan that will help you to meet your goals.
- Describe good work habits.
- Describe where to find and how to use professional-development opportunities.
- Explain what personality traits will help you succeed.
- Explain how to care for yourself while caring for children.
UNIT 10 Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Goals and Development: Unit Text Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Personal Goals and Development: Online Early Childhood Education Lab Questions | Homework | 10 points |
| Unit 10 Discussion Assignment 1 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 10 Discussion Assignment 2 | Discussion | 5 points |
| Unit 10 Quiz – Personal Goals and Development | Quiz | 15 points |
Early Childhood Education Final Exam
Learning Objectives:
- Review information acquired and mastered from this course up to this point.
- Take a course exam based on material from units six to ten in this course – the last five units. (Note: You will be able to open this exam only one time.)
FINAL Assignments
| Assignment | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Final Exam | Exam | 50 points |
| Class Reflection Discussion Assignment | Discussion | 10 points |
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