Early Childhood Education - ECE 240

Course Description

This course will cover methods of administering an early childhood education program reflecting best practices in the field. Included will be current laws, regulations, ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. Establishing an original program will be related to understanding the business need for comprehensive development of guidelines for children, staff and families taking part in the program. Students will interview an administrator of an early childhood education program. Michigan Central Registry Clearance by the Michigan Department of Human Services is required for this course. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Design program polices and communication tools that reflect the needs of families, supports families and involves them in their child's development and learning.
• Prepare a staff and family professional development training on issues relevant to the early childhood field.
• Conduct a staff and family professional development training on issues relevant to the early childhood field.
• Compile a list of materials required to equip an early childhood classroom.
• Determine compliance with current laws, regulations, ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice.
• Design a floor plan for an early childhood facility that adheres to best practices in the field.
• Design a system for hiring staff that includes policies, procedures and the interview process.
• Contrast the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.
• Categorize typical ages and stages of development for children birth through twelve years old related to the administration of an early childhood education program.

Course Schedule