This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance techniques, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules, and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically, and ability-diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and to design a personal career/professional development plan.
FEES:
- Registration: $200.00
REQUIREMENTS:
To get started, complete the Child Care Academy application (see button below).
Important: Once the Child Care Academy Application is submitted, students will receive a follow-up email with registration information.
- Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency
- This course is part of the Child Care Academies Grant. Registration, books and fees are covered by the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education.
- This class will have 3 In-person meetings on campus. All other instruction will be online.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Program Coordinator - Early Childhood Education
Faculty Schedule: Angela Freeman
Phone: (252) 246-1272
Email: akfreeman@wilsoncc.edu
