College Credit Certificate inAssistant Teacher

Learning Objectives

Students who complete this program will be able to:

• Identify knowledge of developmental theories and domains using research-based child development milestone indicators.
• Assess ECE environment for best practices in health and safety.
• Identify the role of the environment and importance of relationships in guiding children’s behavior.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the role and influence of families, culture, and communities in children’s development and learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of professionalism in early childhood education as indicated by image, behavior and dispositions expected for Assistant Teachers.
• Demonstrate ability to connect child behavior to appropriate developmental domains.
• Describe classroom environmental considerations, developmentally appropriate materials, and interactions for various age groups.