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Curriculum

Family and Consumer Sciences – Early Childhood Practicum

Child Growth and Development

The learner will be able to describe the physical, intellectual and social-emotional development of the preschooler.

The learner will be able to explain the impact of role models on children.

The learner will be able to explain why the two-year-old stage can be particularly trying for children and adults.

The learner will be able to describe the environment that promotes sound emotional development.

The learner will be able to explain the impact of play on social development.

The learner will be able to identify way to promote responsibility in toddlers and preschoolers.

The learner will be able to describe what children understand in Piaget’s preoperational period of intellectual development.

The learner will be able to explain the role of accomplishment in developing a preschooler’s self-esteem.

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The Child Care Center

The learner will be able to identify principles to use in planning early childhood environments.

The learner will be able to list and describe the kinds of learning centers.

The learner will be able to explain the purpose of learning centers.

The learner will be able to describe how learning centers are set up in the classroom.

The learner will be able to evaluate an early childhood environment.

The learner will be able to identify and explain how to eliminate safety hazards.

The learner will be able to explain how to promote safety with children.

The learner will be able to explain what a schedule is and describe some considerations when developing one.

The learner will be able to describe why and how certain common routines are incorporated in the daily schedule.

The learner will be able to explain why and how transitions are used.

The learner will be able to assess schedules, routines, and transitions observed in child care settings.

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Skills on the Job

The learner will be able to discuss guidelines for getting along with others on the job.

The learner will be able to demonstrate effective techniques for communicating with young children.

The learner will be able to demonstrate the use of effective methods of discipline.

The learner will be able to distinguish between punishment and positive discipline.

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Curriculum Planning for Preschoolers

The learner will be able to create a lesson plan.

The learner will be able to apply principles of how children learn when planning lessons.

The learner will be able to describe effective teaching techniques.

The learner will be able to explain appropriate methods for guiding children’s art experiences.

The learner will be able to plan and lead art activities for children.

The learner will be able to make letters following the Zaner-Bloser writing system.

The learner will be able to assess the suitability of specific books for children.

The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to read a story effectively to preschoolers.

The learner will be able to explain how science and math activities benefit children.

The learner will be able to explain the teacher’s role in making science and math interesting and enjoyable for children.

The learner will be able to plan and lead science and math activities.

The learner will be able to plan and prepare nutritious snack for young children.

The learner will be able to assist in operating an effective preschool program.

The learner will be able to arrange and maintain learning centers in art, science, math, and language arts.

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