EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I

6 Cr / All Year / 4 Periods / Grades 11-12

• Location: Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw. Students must provide their own transportation.
• Students can choose from two options:
  • Coursework that leads to the Associate of Applied or the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education which transfers to Purdue Fort Wayne’s Elementary Education Program
  • Coursework that leads to the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) which is workforce certification
• This course has a field experience component along with the classroom work
• This class has a limit of 20 students
• Students may receive up to 9 dual credits from Ivy Tech Community College
  • Principles – ECED 100 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3), ECED 101 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3)
  • Concentrator A – ECED 103 Curriculum and Early Childhood
  • Concentrator B – N/A

7160 Principles of Early Childhood Education (2 high school credits)

This course provides students with an overview of skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete a certificate. Additionally, it provides an overview of the history, theory, and foundations of early childhood education as well as exposure to types of programs, curricula and services available to young children. This course also examines basic principles of child development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), importance of family, licensing, and elements of quality care of young children with an emphasis on the learning environment related to health, safety, and nutrition. Students may be required to complete observations and field experiences with children as related to this course.

7158 Early Childhood Education Curriculum (2 high school credits)

Early Childhood Education Curriculum examines developmentally appropriate environments and activities in various childcare settings while exploring the varying developmental levels and cultural backgrounds of children. Students may be required to complete observations and field experiences with children as related to this course.

7159 Early Childhood Education Guidance (2 high school credits)

This course allows students to analyze developmentally appropriate guidance, theory and implementation for various early care and education settings. It also provides a basic understanding of the anti-bias/multicultural emphasis in the field of early childhood. Students may be required to complete observations and field experiences with children as related to this course.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II

6 Cr / All Year / 4 Periods / Grade 12

• Required Prerequisites: Successful completion of Early Childhood Education I
• Location: Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw. Students must provide their own transportation.
• Students can choose from two options:
  • Coursework that leads to the Associate of Applied or the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education which transfers to Purdue Fort Wayne’s Elementary Education Program
  • Coursework that leads to the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) which is workforce certification
• This course has a field experience component along with the classroom work
• This class has a limit of 20 students
• Students may receive up to 3 dual credits from Ivy Tech Community College

7259 Early Childhood Education Capstone (6 high school credits)

This course will prepare students to complete the application, CDA exam, and verification process for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Students may also study the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development of children from conception to age High School Course Titles and Descriptions 2022-2023 296 twelve. Theories of child development, biological and environmental foundations, prenatal development, the birth process, and the newborn baby will be discussed. Additionally, students will explore the aspects of early literacy skill development in young children from birth through third grade. Students will explore techniques, technological tools and other learning opportunities that encourage positive attitudes in children regarding listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. In the course, students will research, examine and explore the use of observation in screening and assessment to promote healthy literacy development in early childhood education. Finally, students will be provided an introduction to caring for each exceptional child. This includes theories and practices for producing optimal developmental growth. Students may be required to complete observations and field experiences with children as related to this course.