Student Learning Outcomes
Early Childhood Education Careers – AAS
- Examine and demonstrate and understanding of developmental stages of children, ages prenatal through eight
- Demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, and nutrition requirements in child care programs
- Examine and evaluate early childhood career options
- Establish and maintain supportive collaborative relationships with children, families, professionals, and the community
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and coworkers
- Create and/or implement developmentally and culturally appropriate learning experiences for children based on age/developmental stage
- Recognize and demonstrate understanding of diverse family situations and identify appropriate resources
- Apply appropriate guidance strategies for children based on knowledge of developmental stages
- Demonstrate knowledge in the care and planning for children with special needs
- Demonstrate understanding of indicator and reporting procedures of abuse and neglect
- Demonstrate appropriate relationships with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children, birth through age eight
- Plan and implement an appropriate program for identified age/developmental level
- Apply observation skills to develop an appropriate assessment
- Demonstrate understanding of underlying causes of and develop appropriate strategies for challenging behaviors