Certificate of accomplishment - early childhood education - associate teacher

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.

Required courses

Units

ECE 124

Child Development and Psychology

  3

ECE 125

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

  3

ECE 128

Curriculum Development for Young Children

  3

ECE 130

Child, Family and Community

  3

Total units required

12

Certificate of accomplishment in Early Childhood Education-Associate Teacher (DataTel code CC.ECEAT.D)
SLO#1. identify major childhood development milestones.

SLO#2. analyze the psychological, physical, and cognitive influences on human development.

SLO#3. demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.

SLO#4. demonstrate familiarity with community agencies which support contemporary family life.

SLO#5. apply strategies to maximize the health, safety and nutrition of children and adults in programs for young children.

SLO#6. identify biases and preconceptions that influence effective child care.

SLO#7. communicate effectively and responsibly with children and adults in diverse populations.

SLO#8. plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences for young children.

SLO#9. examine constructionist and emergent curriculum theories

SLOs updated 3/17/2010 9:49:29 AM

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