ECE Assistant

Certificate of Recognition

The ECE Assistant program exposes Teacher Assistants to key concepts in developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood Education. Students receive knowledge on how children learn in 0-8 age group. Upon completion they will be able to recognize a safe, health, and literacy-rich environment for children, and conduct activities that nurture the development of the whole child.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

1. Demonstrate understanding of child development by developing age and individually appropriate activities.
2. State the cause and effect of environment on children’s behavior.
3. Discuss the importance of addressing the “whole child”.
4. Observe and document children’s learning behavior in a classroom setting.
5. Assist in planning appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices in programs serving ages 0-8.
6. Understand the principles of ethical behavior in early childhood settings.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog

Common Course Numbering Crosswalk (Effective Summer 2008)

for Former and Continuing Students