Intro to Early Childhood Education (Spanish Supported)

EDU-3119

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 design a personal career/professional development plan.

Highschool Diploma or equivalent is required to take this course. 

A background check will be completed as part of this course. 

Schedule:

Begins: January 23, 2025

Ends: May 7, 2025

Class Format: Online 70 Hours 

Last day to register: January 22. 2025

Credential:

North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and American Heart Association CPR Cert

Register Here:

https://mcdowelltechconed.com/registration.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Students registering can apply for all the scholarships at the link below. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. Scholarship funds are limited and not everyone will be approved for a scholarship.