Technology and Careers
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1 ) Design an early childhood education program utilizing child development theories. |
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2 ) Determine the need for early childhood education programs. |
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3 ) Interpret requirements of a quality early childhood education program. |
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4 ) Compare by age and stages of development the grouping of children in early childhood education programs. |
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5 ) Evaluate types of early childhood education programs. Examples: public; private, including church-sponsored programs |
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6 ) Demonstrate positive techniques for guiding the behavior of children in an early childhood education program. |
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7 ) Demonstrate communication skills and behaviors that support the building of self-esteem, self-help skills, and healthy practices. |
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8 ) Describe strategies for providing information to parents regarding issues and concerns that impact the child's development. |
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9 ) Interpret local and state requirements for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. |
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10 ) Determine procedures for establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children. Examples: reporting accidents, conducting emergency drills, adhering to playground and transportation safety, administering medication, isolating children with illness |
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11 ) Determine practices that relate to infectious disease control. |
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12 ) Describe techniques for encouraging healthy eating habits for children. |
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13 ) Demonstrate interpersonal skills by promoting productive relationships with children and their families. |
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14 ) Assess types of furnishings, equipment, technology, and supplies used in early childhood education facilities. |
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15 ) Develop unit or thematic lesson plans that include developmentally appropriate activities for an early childhood education program. Examples: sensory integration, physical and cognitive development, language and literacy, creative social play, recreational activities |
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16 ) Design developmentally appropriate activities for a diverse population, including special
needs children. |
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17 ) Practice evidence-based teaching strategies used in teaching young children. |
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18 ) Create across-the-curriculum developmental teaching aids for early childhood education programs. |
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19 ) Assess ways technology is used to impact an early childhood education program. |
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20 ) Analyze career options related to the field of early childhood education. |