20401
Advisor: Sharon Navarro (Gila Pueblo)
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is tailored for early childhood educators, equipping them to address the unique needs of children within a developmental setting. This program emphasizes nurturing a child's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth, as well as creating and sustaining a supportive childcare environment. It serves as a basis for those wishing to transfer to a university degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Design, implement, and evaluate meaningful curriculum and activities that create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for young children.
2. Create effective programs and strategies that actively support the social and emotional development of young children with diverse abilities.
3. Use positive guidance techniques and developmentally appropriate practices to foster an inclusive environment that nurtures each child's unique strengths.
4. Explain the value and importance of creating respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families.
5. Plan and provide a learning environment that caters to each child's physical health, intellectual development, emotional well-being, and nutritional safety needs.
6. Develop and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies.
7. Use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for working with young children and families.
8. Analyze and examine the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations as well as the contemporary trends in early childhood.
9. Describe current practices and educational theories of special education.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to obtain this certificate, you must:
- Complete each required course above with a grade of “C” or better.
- File a petition for the certificate.
- Remove any indebtedness to the college.
- Complete at least 50% of the credits at Gila Community College.
Check the catalog for other changes and requirements.