Early Childhood Care
It is necessary for early childhood educators to recognize the healthy well-being and balance of a child. Specifically, recognizing the social, physical, and cognitive development associated with early childhood growth provides an essential framework for experienced and emerging educational professionals. Theoverall purpose of the course is to prepare early childhood teachers to be better prepared when addressingtopics of health, safety and nutrition and their relationship to the young child.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Complete ECE 2163 with a grade of C or better and complete the following assignments: Writing Assignments, Flip - Digital discussion board posts, Quizzes (Check for understanding), Supermarket/Fast Food Activity, Video Quizzes
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Earners will identify and discuss health, safety and nutrition factors that influence the development of young children.
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Earners will recognize and discuss environments that are safe and healthy for young children.
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Earners will explain means to promote healthy lifestyles in early childhood settings.
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Earners will use knowledge of health, safety and nutrition in the design of meaningful curricula for children and families.
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Earners will advocate for the health, safety and/or nutrition of young children.
Standards
Student Leaming Objectives associated with this course include: 1.B Building Positive Relationships Between Teachers and Children; 1.C Helping Children Make Friends; 4.C Identifying Children's Interests and Needs and Describing Children's Progress; 5.C Maintaining a Healthful Environment; 6.B Developing Professional Identity and Recognition.