This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess their own level in terms of the eight core competencies, across the infant-toddler, preschool and out-of-school age range. This survey course consists of eight learning modules. Each module is based on one of the eight core competencies: 1) understanding growth and development of children and youth, 2) guiding and interacting with children and youth, 3) partnering with families and communities, 4) health, safety and nutrition, 5) learning environments and curriculum, 6) observation, assessment and documentation, 7) program planning and development, and 8) professionalism and leadership. Includes Powerpoint audio lectures, syllabus, and self-assessments. This course can be used for self-documentation of professional development hours.
- Subject:
- Early Childhood Development
- Education
- Material Type:
- Full Course
- Lecture
- Provider:
- UMass Boston
- Provider Set:
- UMass Boston OpenCourseWare
- Author:
- Professor Mary Lu Love, M.S.
- Date Added:
- 01/01/2014