Maricopa Community Colleges  ECH287   19912-19915 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/11/90
ECH287 19912-19915 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Professional Development in Early Childhood Education
Emerging professionalism within the field of early childhood education. Consideration of job responsibilities, rewards, ethics and current issues facing practitioners. Includes assessment and career planning. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ECH287   19912-19915 Professional Development in Early Childhood Education
1. Describe the emerging profession in early childhood education and compare it to other professions within contemporary society.
2. Identify responsibilities and challenges facing early childhood education programs and describe how job descriptions relate directly to program goals.
3. Assess the strengths and needs for improvement of professionals in early childhood education programs.
4. Develop a plan for professional growth and development, to include possible sources of formal and informal continuing education.
5. Identify and describe the significance of current issues which challenge early childhood education professionals and families with children today.
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ECH287   19912-19915 Professional Development in Early Childhood Education
    I. Status of the Early Childhood Education Profession (1)
        A. Definition of the Profession
        B. Comparison to Other Professions
        C. Preparation
          1. Education
          2. Certification alternatives
        D. Renumeration
          1. Salary
          2. Benefits
        E. Career Ladder
          1. Levels within the field
          2. Advancement opportunities
      II. Responsibilities and Challenges (2)
          A. Job Descriptions
          B. Program Goals
          C. Ethical Dilemmas
          D. Legal Liability
          E. Advocacy for Children
          F. Stress and Burnout
        III. Strengths and Needs for Improvement (3)
            A. Curriculum
            B. Teaching
            C. Management
            D. Guidance
            E. Relating to Young Children
            F. Communicating and Working with Families
            G. Commitment
            H. Demeanor
          IV. Continuing Growth, Education, and Employment (4)
              A. Sources of Information and Training
                1. Formal
                  a. Academic Institutions
                  b. Training sessions
                2. Informal
                  a. Conferences
                  b. Periodicals
              B. Personal Life Sequence and Plans
              C. Job Search Process
            V. Current Issues Facing the Early Childhood Education Profession (5)
                A. Legislation
                  1. Local
                  2. State
                  3. National
                B. Regulation
                  1. Local
                  2. State
                  3. National
                C. Social Changes Which Affect Families and Children
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