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Early Childhood Education 2
This semester course provides students an opportunity to work with children in a professional lab setting. Instruction given includes: applying developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and teaching lessons to children, maintaining a healthy environment for children, and developing positive relationships with children. On-site lab experiences will be a major component of the course. Students will continue preparing for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Student leadership and competitive events (FCCLA) may be integrated into this course. The Child Development and the Early Childhood Education 1 Curriculum courses are REQUIRED prerequisites.

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE STATE STANDARDS
Early Childhood Education 2 Standards ADA
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
Early Childhood Education 1, 2, 3 CDA Portfolio Components
ECE CDA Dividers 5th edition
ECE2 Student Workbook
ECE2 Scope And Sequence
ECE2 Unit Outlines
PERFORMANCE DOCUMENTATION
Early Childhood Education 2
Early Childhood Education 2 Summary Score Sheet

STRAND 1
Students will identify and demonstrate employment skills needed to work with young children

STRAND 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Identify and demonstrate positive and required employment characteristics
Child Care Unit 4: Employment Skills
| Class Resume Template
Job Interview Evaluation
Interview Rubric
Mock Interview Information
Resume Helper

Standard 2: Identify the requirements for and advantages of obtaining the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
CDA Information PPT

Performance Skill 1: Compile a list of three early childhood associations, including website address, describing the professional resources and membership opportunities they each offer. CDA Resource Collection VI-2, *CDA pg. 14

Performance Skill 2: Keep an ongoing log of CDA professional education and work experience hours *CDA pg. 8-10

STRAND 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 1 WEB RESOURCES
5 Reasons To Earn A CDA
Top 5 Reasons to Get Your CDA
T.E.A.C.H. ECE Scholarship Information

STRAND 2
Students will identify and implement Utah licensing standards.

STRAND 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Students will identify Utah licensing standards.
Child Care Guidelines
Child Care Licensing Laws
Licensing Standards

Performance Skill 3: Find a copy of one weekly menu and add it to your CDA portfolio CDA Resource Collection I-2, pg. 12

Performance Skill 4: Compile a Family Resources Guide and add it to your CDA portfolio CDA Resource Collection IV, pg. 14

  • IV-1 Family counseling
  • IV-2 Translation services for ESL and American sign language
  • IV-3 Two agencies that provide resources and services for children with disabilities
  • IV-4 Three or more websites and a brief description of each that provide information to help families understand growth development and learning of young children. At least one article must relate to child guidance.
STRAND 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Child Care Crossword
Child Care Standards Quiz
Child Care Standards Quiz Key
Child Care Vocabulary Cards for State Test
STRAND 2 WEB RESOURCES
Child Care Article

STRAND 3
Students will support social and emotional development and implement positive guidance

STRAND 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Students will develop a warm, positive, supportive and responsive relationship with each child
Self-esteem
Value of Play

Standard 2: Students will guide children to function effectively in the group and to acquire social skills
Discipline and Guidance
Guidance Stations
Positive Guidance

Standard 3: Implement positive guidance techniques for preschoolers

Performance Skills: Create and teach a developmentally appropriate Self-concept lesson plan; include objective, content area, concepts, procedure, rationale and transitions in a professional lab setting. CDA Resource Collection II-6 *CDA pg. 13

Performance Skill 6: Create and teach a developmentally appropriate social skills lesson plan; include objective, content area, concepts, procedure, rationale and transitions in a professional lab setting. CDA Resource Collection II-8 *CDA pg. 13

STRAND 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 3 WEB RESOURCES

STRAND 4
Students will complete and incorporate observations to strengthen every aspect of an early childhood program

STRAND 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Incorporate observation techniques and guidelines while studying children and developing strategies to meet their needs.
Anecdotal Record
Five-Year-Old Checklist
Four-Year-Old Checklist
Observation Overview
Observation Record
Observation Summary Rubric
Observations: Preschool Observations
Observations: TMT #3 Child Portfolio
Observing Young Children
Participation Chart
Preschool Observation
Preschool Group Observation
Rating Scale
Toddler Observation

Standard 2: Use completed observations to develop a daily/weekly schedule and lesson plans
Student Workbook ECE1B
“Whole Child” Observation

Performance Skill 7: Compile three samples of record keeping forms and add it to your CDA portfolio CDA Resource Collection V, *CDA pg. 14

  • Accident report form
  • Emergency form
  • Completed observation form that documents a child’s developmental/learning progress

Performance Skill 8: Create a sample of a weekly plan; includes age group, intended goals for learning and development, brief description of planned learning experiences, and accommodations for children with special needs CDA Resource collection I-3, *CDA pg. 13

STRAND 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 4 WEB RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTIRE COURSE TESTS OR QUIZZES
ENTIRE COURSE WEB/COURSE RESOURCES
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