CDEV1000 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
The student will examine the various roles, responsibilities, and best practices of educators who serve children and families in a professional manner. The history, philosophies, and foundations of early childhood education will be explored. Observations of different types of early childhood programs will be required.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Examine history of the early childhood profession
Examine career opportunities
Explain worker requirements and roles
Compare types of early childhood programs
Research developmental theory
Utilize a variety of techniques for communicating with families
Evaluate parent involvement techniques
Describe teaching practices that support diversity
Evaluate teamwork
Practice the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics
Examine program policies
Examine licensing requirements
Utilize community resources
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this syllabus for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details