ECE 1010 - Orientation to Early Childhood

Clock Hours: 30

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
An orientation to the profession - Topics include: Various career opportunities available, job responsibilities, helpful personal characteristics, professional organizations and certifications, ethical standards, various types of child care programs, characteristics of quality child care programs, licensing and accreditation.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Working with young children
1. Explain how social and economic changes will increase the need for child care services and early childhood teachers.
2. Describe career opportunities in the early childhood field.
3. Describe the CDA Credential.
4. List responsibilities of the early childhood teacher.
5. Explain how certain personal characteristics can help early childhood teachers care for and educate young children.
Types of Early Childhood Programs
1. List and describe the various types of early childhood programs available to parents and their children.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of program.
3. Name the three types of center sponsorship.
Explain steps a parent may take in choosing quality child care.
List the components of center accreditation.
Describe the difference between early childhood education and babysitting.
Describe what a quality program should include.