Education and Training, Grade 9 - 12, Early Childhood Education I, 2009
1.) Design an early childhood education program utilizing child development theories.
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2.) Determine the need for early childhood education programs.
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3.) Interpret requirements of a quality early childhood education program.
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4.) Compare by age and stages of development the grouping of children in early childhood education programs.
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5.) Evaluate types of early childhood education programs.
Examples: public; private, including church-sponsored programs
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6.) Demonstrate positive techniques for guiding the behavior of children in an early childhood education program.
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7.) Demonstrate communication skills and behaviors that support the building of self-esteem, self-help skills, and healthy practices.
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8.) Describe strategies for providing information to parents regarding issues and concerns that impact the child's development.
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9.) Interpret local and state requirements for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
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10.) Determine procedures for establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children.
Examples: reporting accidents, conducting emergency drills, adhering to playground and transportation safety, administering medication, isolating children with illness
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11.) Determine practices that relate to infectious disease control.
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12.) Describe techniques for encouraging healthy eating habits for children.
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13.) Demonstrate interpersonal skills by promoting productive relationships with children and their families.
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14.) Assess types of furnishings, equipment, technology, and supplies used in early childhood education facilities.
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15.) Develop unit or thematic lesson plans that include developmentally appropriate activities for an early childhood education program.
Examples: sensory integration, physical and cognitive development, language and literacy, creative social play, recreational activities
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16.) Design developmentally appropriate activities for a diverse population, including special
needs children.
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17.) Practice evidence-based teaching strategies used in teaching young children.
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18.) Create across-the-curriculum developmental teaching aids for early childhood education programs.
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19.) Assess ways technology is used to impact an early childhood education program.
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20.) Analyze career options related to the field of early childhood education.
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