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.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
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.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Dilling, Gayle Health Occupations 138 360-475-7289
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
ECE 101 Practicum I*_________________________________ 3
ECE 115 Introduction to Child Care___________________ 2
ECE 155 Child Development____________________________ 5
ECE 184 Health, Safety and Nutrition_________________ 3
ECE 185 Guidance and Leadership______________________ 3
Choose one of the following:
ECE 173 Art and Creative Activities____________ 3
ECE 176 Music for Young Children_______________ 3
ECE 177 Science and Math for Young Children____ 3
ECE 178 Children's Literature__________________ 3___ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 19
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: SBCTC Inventory 8/1/07
Instructional Policies Council Minutes 3/12/07 |