ECD 204 - Family Communications and Professional Collaboration

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

Early Childhood

Description:

This course examines the role of the early childhood teacher/caregiver as a professional. It emphasizes the essential components of professionalism and the ethical conduct of teaching and caregiving. Students will deepen their understanding and acceptance of differences in cultures, beliefs and family structures. The course will focus on communication skills to facilitate positive relationships with children, families, co-workers and the community. This course provides a total of 30 hours of lecture, 45 hours of practicum experience in a supervised setting, and 45 hours of independent field work. (This is course III of the New York State Infant-Toddler Care Certificate of Completion Program.) Prerequisites: Recommended; ECD 101 Introduction to Early Childhood or Courses I & II of the New York State Infant - Toddler Care Certificate of Completion Program or fieldwork experience. 4 cr. 2 Lec. 6 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ECD 204, approved by Academic Affairs on 3/1/00.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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