SCWK 399 and CHST 399

Long Description:
This book is used in a cross referenced social work and childhood studies course that The course increases awareness that Early Childhood Education and Care is locally and globally is in crisis and critical for the health and well-being of children and society. The course provides opportunities to learn from international researchers, scholars, and practitioners for the purpose of comparing practices observed in MA. Topics include but are not limited to: Methods for effective advocacy; Critical examination of local policies and practices that may negatively affecting children and the early childhood workforce; Participation in data collection or analysis from the ECEC workforce in MA; and Opportunities to advocate for changes.

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SPRING 2020

Short Description:
This book lists the policies and procedures used in ECPK 481 and ECPK 492

Long Description:
Students, site supervisors, and Bridgewater State University supervisors can use this book as a reference for the policies and procedures for the field placement courses in the Early Education and Care program. Students complete these courses at the end of their course of study. The major prepares students for certification through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) as Lead Teacher, Infant-Toddler Teacher and Director I. Graduates have career opportunities with young children from infancy through age six in the mixed delivery system outside the public schools. The field placement coursework provides mentoring and coaching in understanding the developmental stages of young children, developmentally appropriate teaching methodologies, adaptive curriculum planning, partnering with families and evaluation of children and programs.

Word Count: 30164

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Long Description:
The text supports an upper-level early education and care course. The course requires observations in six different Birth-K settings across the mixed delivery system of early childhood education. Students compare their experiences and submit a portfolio analyzing the settings they visit using national early childhood accreditation standards. Course is designated as fulfilling the writing designated in the major (CWRM) core curriculum requirement.

This course is designed so students experience and reflect upon the full range of childcare delivery models, birth through kindergarten. Some students may have experienced only one type of early childhood setting. Part of becoming a professional in the field is developing “The Big Picture” and realizing there are many ways to provide quality services for children. We work together, to make sure children and families in our community are served effectively.

Word Count: 46650

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