This certificate of proficiency requires 13 units of coursework in ECD and will include those courses considered to be the “core” courses focusing on the principles of child development and hands-on application. This certificate aligns with Community Care Licensing requirements for a preschool teacher of young children and the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit requirements.
ECD 63-Early Childhood Curriculum course has two prerequisite courses. In order to enroll in the ECD 63 students must complete ECD 50 and 56 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Prerequisite Skills:
ECD 50-Early Childhood Principles and Practices
Measurable Objectives:
ECD 56-Child Growth and Development
Student Learning Outcomes
ECD 50-Early Childhood Principles and Practices
ECD 56-Child Growth and Development
ECD 62-Child, Family and Community
ECD 63-Early Childhood Curriculum
1. Design and implement curriculum based on observation and assessment to support learning using developmental principles for a diverse and inclusive community of children.
2. Differentiate between various curriculum models, approaches, environments, and standards for early learning including indicators of quality.
3. Discuss the learning process in early childhood as it relates to play.
4. Identify the teacher's role in early childhood programs, including planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and environments.
Number of completers of all 4 courses based on enrollment figures 110-160 students.
This certificate of proficiency is the first set of required courses for the sequential Certificate of Achievement Basic Teacher and the AA in Early Childhood Development and theAA-T in Early Childhood Education.
The Early Childhood Development program has aligned itself with the Mission, the Values Statement and the Goals of Chabot College. The ECD program at Chabot meets or exceeds all of the criteria listed in these documents. Individually the courses provide the knowledge base and skills that students will need in the field of early care and education. The ECD students are employed by a variety of programs including but not limited to preschools, early care and education settings, before and after school programs, paraprofessionals in the public-school system and family child care homes. There are other career opportunities for those students who transfer to a four-year college and receive a BA or teaching credential. The ECD program strives to meet or exceed the following goals: enhance the student’s learning by teaching the information, tools and techniques in the most meaningful teaching format; provide courses that reflect the current practice and research; provide theory and practice that can be applied to their professional work with children; remain current with local, regional, state and federal issues and opportunities; expand student’s knowledge and ability to work with diverse children, families and communities; model and integrate professional ethical standards into coursework; offer coursework that serves the specialized needs of the professional such as varied certificates and specializations; provide education, workshop, stipend and grant opportunities and trainings for those currently employed to reflect current theories and practice; collaboration between Chabot and community agencies including representing Chabot College at public functions and to support Alameda County efforts to create an integrated system of care and education that helps to maximize existing resources and minimizes duplication of services.
This certificate of proficiency requires 13 units of coursework in ECD and will include those courses considered to be the “core” courses focusing on the principles of child development and hands-on application. This certificate aligns with Community Care Licensing requirements for a preschool teacher of young children and the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit requirements.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
---|---|---|---|
ECD 50 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 | S1 |
ECD 56 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | S1 |
ECD 62 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | S2 |
ECD 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 | S2 |
Total: | 13 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
---|---|---|---|
ECD 50 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 | S1 |
ECD 56 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | S1 |
ECD 62 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | S2 |
ECD 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 | S2 |
Total: | 13 |
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