Certificate of Accomplishment - Early Childhood Education - Associate Teacher
Catalog 2009-2010
This certificate meets the education requirements for the Associate Teacher level of the Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After meeting additional experience requirements, graduates are qualified to apply for a Child Development Permit, which is required to work in federal and state funded programs for children aged 0-5.
To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Attending classes in the day, the evening, or both can complete certificate requirements.
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Required courses |
Units |
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ECE 124 |
Child Development and Psychology |
3 |
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ECE 125 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 128 |
Curriculum Development for Young Children |
3 |
|
ECE 130 |
Child, Family and Community |
3 |
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Total units required |
12 |
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Certificate of accomplishment in Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher (DataTel code CC.ECEAT.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to identify major childhood development milestones.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to analyze the psychological, physical, and cognitive influences on human development.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate familiarity with community agencies which support contemporary family life.
SLO#5. Students completing the program will be able to apply strategies to maximize the health, safety and nutrition of children and adults in programs for young children.
SLO#6. Students completing the program will be able to identify biases and preconceptions that influence effective child care.
SLO#7. Students completing the program will be able to communicate effectively and responsibly with children and adults in diverse populations.
SLO#8. Students completing the program will be able to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences for young children.
SLO#9. Students completing the program will be able to examine constructionist and emergent curriculum theories
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
