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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the early adolescent (12 - 15 years of age). Provides learning experiences related to the principles of human growth, development, and maturation, and theories of learning and behavior. Topics include developmental characteristics, guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate practice.
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5.00 Credits
Provides for the development of knowledge and skills that will enable the student to understand individuals with special needs and appropriately guide their development. Special emphasis is placed on acquainting the student with programs and community resources that serve families with special-needs persons. Topics include: inclusion/least restrictive environment (LRE), physical disabilities and health disorders, intellectual exceptionalities, and social/emotional disorders.
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5.00 Credits
Enables students to become familiar with the social issues that affect families of today and to develop a plan for coping with these issues as they occur in the occupational environment. Additionally, this course examines ways to plan and implement a comprehensive family involvement program. Topics include: professional responsibilities; parent education and support; family issues within a socially diverse community; school-family activities; teacher-parent communication; and community partnerships/ resources.
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5.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the school-aged child (6 to 12 years of age). Provides learning experiences related to the principles of human growth, development and maturation, and theories of learning and behavior. Topics include: developmental characteristics, guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate practice.
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5.00 Credits
Allows students to develop skills that will enable them to work as a paraprofessional in a program for pre-kindergarten through elementary aged children. Topics include: instructional techniques, curriculum, and materials for instruction.
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5.00 Credits
Allows students to develop skills and knowledge of professional practices applicable to programs for pre-kindergarten and school-aged children. Topics include: professional qualifications, aspects of professionalism, and principles of classroom management.
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5.00 Credits
Provides training in planning, implementation, and maintenance of an effective early childhood organization. Topics include: organization, mission, philosophy, goals, and history of a program; types of programs; laws, rules, regulations, and accreditation; needs assessments; administrative roles and board of directors; marketing, public, and community relations; grouping and enrolling and retention; working with parents; and professionalism and work ethics.
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5.00 Credits
Provides training in early childhood facilities management. Topics include: money management/cost containment, space management, and program and equipment supply management.
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5.00 Credits
Provides personnel management training in early childhood settings. Topics include: communication; management strategies; personnel planning; personnel policies; managing payroll/cost containment; recruitment, selection, hiring, and firing, and staff retention; staff scheduling; staff development; guidance and supervision; conflict resolution; and staff evaluations.
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12.00 Credits
Provides the student with the opportunity to gain experience in a simulated or actual work setting. Students will be placed in an approved setting(s) throughout the quarter where planning, implementing, observing, and evaluating activities are the focus of their involvement. An evaluation procedure will be used by the designee of the institution and the on-site supervisor to critique the student's performance. Topics include: problem solving, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of developmentally appropriate practice, professional development and resource file (portfolio) development. Specializations (one of the two must be completed) (15 hours) Management Specialization (15 hours)
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