| Statement
of Content |
Intro course is a broad overview and introduction to the
field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Recommended training
for all entry level teachers and other early childhood practitioners
with limited experience. Course training should be cohesive
and taught by the same instructor/trainer. |
1. Introduction to Early
Care and Education |
 Sharing
Gifts and Values- Appeal of Working with Children
- Career Encounters
- Priorities and Perspectives
- Teacher Journals and Reflection
- Brain Development
- Building Respectful Relationships/Seeing Infants with
new eyes
- Opportunity knocks
- Meeting Children’s Needs
- Celebrating Early Childhood Teachers
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2. Introduction to DAP
Special Needs, Communication and Behavior Management |
- Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
- Community Garden
- Growth is Sequential
- Where Would We Be Without Child Development?
- Windows of Opportunity
- Yes, You Can Do It
- Culturally Appropriate Practice
- Listening Talk
- Responding and Challenging Behaviors
- Reflective Teachers
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3. Intro to Health &
Safety, Professional Ethics and Responsibilities and CDA |
- Health and Safety Practices
- Hand washing
- Using Gloves
- Infection Control
- Nutrition
- NAEYC Code of Ethics
- Applying Professional Ethics
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- What Do People Do All Day?
- It’s in Every One of Us
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