Early Childhood Education – #8285/#8286
ABOUT:
- One-year program for students interested in working professionally with young children
- Students can earn six dual enrollment credits with Virginia Peninsula Community College
- You will be able to use your critical thinking skills, practical problem-solving skills, and gain knowledge of entrepreneurship opportunities within the field
- Gain practical experiences through observations and internships under the supervision of the instructor
- Learn how to plan developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
- Gain knowledge of the theory behind the Early Childhood years, such as:
- Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
- Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
- Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
- Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
- Strategies to manage and effective program of operation
- Observation and recording of children’s behavior
- Principles of child growth and development
- Participation in practical work experiences
STUDENTS STUDY:
- Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
- Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
- Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
- Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
- Strategies to manage an effective program of operation
- Observation and recording of children’s behavior
- Principles of child growth and development
- Participation in practical work experience
