Early Childhood Education

Course Number 9091/909210th, 11th and 12th Grade2 hour block /2.0 credits 2 year program (*2nd year are Q students with teacher permission only) Prerequisite An interest in teaching children and exploring the field of education. Recommended Courses: Child Development and a grade point average of 2.2 or higher. Students must be able to pass a background check. Course Description This course provides work based training opportunities for all students. One work based learning opportunity is that students will work in our licensed "Teens for Tots" Preschool with approximately 20/25 preschool children (ages 3 1/2 to 5 years) from the surrounding community. Students act as "Student Teachers" in work based training developing and performing age appropriate lessons with the preschool children. Students who take this course are also eligible to be part of a Career and Technical Student organization entitled the Future Teachers Club. Course Objectives To teach high school students the Education/Early Childhood curriculum and to provide work based learning opportunities. Students In This Course Learn About Creating a safe and healthy environment for young childrenHow to provide meaningful learning experiences for childrenGuiding Children socially and emotionallyEarly Childhood Development & Theories and practicesCareer Opportunities in Education/Early ChildhoodRunning a Licensed Preschool Note: Students will compile a professional portfolio to use in college or employment. (Students can work toward obtaining their CDA credential and continue their CDA portfolio at the college level.) Successful completion of this course full fills the high school graduation requirement for:Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts CreditMath Related Credit as a SeniorStudents successfully completing the course requirements and earning a C or better in this course will receive a "Skills Certificate"Articulation agreements available with: Oakland University, Macomb and Baker College