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ECAC111 – Introduction to Early Childhood Development
The candidate in this module will gain a foundation for how the field of early childhood education has changed rapidly in the last ten years as scientific knowledge about young children has highlighted the impact of high quality early childhood education on children. Students preparing to be early childhood professionals are guided by professional standards, developmentally appropriate best practices and a Code of Ethics. Early childhood professionals will understand the importance and use of appropriate assessment as a key component for planning instruction. This module explains the purpose and value of evaluation and outlines several instructional strategies (CLASS) used to assess young children’s knowledge and skills. Early childhood professionals have a responsibility to advocate for high quality early childhood education and accessibility for all children. Candidates will be taught the fundamental of the CLASS tool and how teachers are grading according to Domains and Dimensions using the scoring system for assessment. Candidates will be trained in Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED.