Technology and Careers
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1 ) Develop a philosophy for an early childhood education program based on child development theories |
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2 ) Explain to parents and other caregivers current trends in brain-based learning research and development of young children. |
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3 ) Assess circumstances and factors that contribute to a child's risk of developmental delays. |
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4 ) Collect observational data on growth and development of children in an early childhood education program. |
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5 ) Interpret laws and legislation relating to early childhood education facilities. Examples: child abuse and neglect, liability |
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6 ) Analyze functions related to the organization and management of early childhood programs. Examples: personnel policies and procedures, rules and consequences for children, schedules |
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7 ) Develop a financial management system for maintaining early childhood programs. Examples: budgeting, accounting, compensation, purchasing |
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8 ) Design a unit of thematic curriculum for various age groups and populations. Examples: diversity in the community, children with exceptionalities Revising lesson plans based on positive and negative feedback
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9 ) Create developmentally appropriate learning activities in language arts, mathematics, science, music, art, and for special events. |
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10 ) Utilize a variety of motivational techniques that encourage children to participate in an early childhood education program. |
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11 ) Evaluate classroom management strategies used in an early childhood education program. |
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12 ) Prepare nutritious snacks for children at various stages of development. |
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13 ) Implement basic health practices and prevention procedures for workers and children regarding childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Examples: health-screening and assessment, hand-washing |
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14 ) Demonstrate emergency evacuation procedure drills for early childhood education programs. |
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15 ) Analyze observations, records, and reports to explain the behavior of children. |
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16 ) Analyze early childhood education professional associations to determine their importance to teaching. |
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17 ) Demonstrate skills needed to communicate with all early childhood education stakeholders. |
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18 ) Utilize technology to manage, organize, and teach in an early childhood education program. |
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19 ) Analyze the field of early childhood education for career options, entrepreneurial opportunities, and required credentials. |