Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Associate of Applied Science Education-Early Childhood Educator Emphasis
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The Education degree is offered to those seeking employment in educational occupations. The Educational Services Program specifically prepares students to enter the field of Early Childhood Education, as a preschool teacher or child care provider, or the field of Education, as a paraeducator.
For both the certificate and AAS program, students are provided with a well-rounded and diverse education that consists of collegiate-level general education coursework and a core of technical courses in the fields of child development and education. All students gain practical experience by completing cooperative work experience and supervised practicum in local schools, child care centers, and agencies that serve children and families.
Early Childhood Educator Degree Program
Core Outcomes: upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Create developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments and curricula to foster optimum growth and development of learners.
- Identify and teach to differences in race, gender, ability, age, language, family composition, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion.
- Explain the complex characteristics of families and communities as well as the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of growth and development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of observation techniques, assessment tools, and documentation procedures as well as resources and applicable regulations/laws for all learners, specifically for those with disabilities and other special needs.
- Apply developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching and guidance theories, principles, and practices.
- Demonstrate participation in leadership, advocacy, personal growth, and professional development activities.
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