Language: English
Short Description: Love working with children and want to learn techniques for supporting their development? This Child Development Associate course provides practical advice to prepare you for your role as an educator of children ages 0-5. Learn the principles of providing ultimate learning environments, developing engaging curricula for various developmental stages, meeting children’s social-emotional needs and interests, and communicating and interacting with parents and staff professionally. This course covers the basics of early education and positive guidance strategies to enhance physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, and creativity development.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB’s Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) exam. The Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) exam prepares individuals for a career as a Child Care Worker. The certification displays mastery of the latest information and skill practice necessary to be a successful Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) in a variety of settings. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Child Care Workers are responsible to care for children, in various settings when parents or other family members are unavailable. Certified Child Care Workers (CCCW) are responsible for making sure that children’s basic needs are being met, supervise and monitor the safety of children, assist with homework, and even be able to recognize signs of emotional distress or developmental issues. Certified Child Care Workers (CCCW) are employed in childcare centers, preschools, public schools, and private homes.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)
• Google Chrome is the best browser for this course
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Kindle Reader App may be needed for some reading assignments (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player
• PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)
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Lesson 1
Child Care Worker Module 1
Historical Influence on Early Care and Education
• Learning from the Past
• Public Schooling in America
• The Kindergarten Movement
• Nursery School Movements
• Early Twentieth Century Schooling
• Brown vs. Board of Education
• Mid-Twentieth Century Schooling
• Establishment of Head Start
• Universal Pre-K
Child Care Worker Module 2
Quality Standards for Early Childhood Programs
• Dual Approach to Setting Standards
• National and State Standards
• Standards and Accountability
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Early Learning Standards
• State Funded Programs
• Methods of Assessment
• Evaluation for Educators
• Measure Outcomes with Observation
Child Care Worker Module 3
Understanding the Development of Young Children
• The Study of Child Development
• Developmental Domains
• The Physical Domain
• Gross Motor Development
• The Cognitive Domain
• Three Types of Knowledge
• The Affective Domain
• Emotional Development
• Social Development
• Moral Development
Child Care Worker Module 4
Contemporary Curriculum Approaches
• Curriculum Development
• Curriculum Models for Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Learning Environments and Pedagogy
• Montessori Method
• Reggio Emilia Approach
• Direct Instruction
• High/Scope Approach
• Creative Curriculum
• Project Approach
Child Care Worker Module 5
Supporting Play and Learning during Early Childhood
• The Importance of Play
• Characteristics of Play
• Classical Theories of Play
• Contemporary Theories of Play
• Symbolic Play
• Constructive Play
• Games with Rules
• Teacher’s Role in Supporting Play
Child Care Worker Module 6
Exploring Learning Theories and Teaching Strategies
• Intentional Teaching
• Constructivist Theory
• Socio-Cultural Theory
• Behaviorist Theory
• Multiple Intelligences Theory
• Learning Styles Theory
• Information Processing Theory
• Teacher Centered Teaching Strategies
• Learner Centered Teaching Strategies
Child Care Worker Module 7
Effective Learning Environments for Young Children
• Thinking Expansively About Environments
• Quality Learning Environments
• Physical Learning Environment
• Temporal Learning Environment
• Interpersonal Learning Environment
• National and State Regulations and Standards
• State Quality Rating
• Accreditation Standards
• Environmental Rating Scales
Child Care Worker Module 8
Connecting with Families and Communities
• The Adults in Children’s Lives
• Bioecological Theory of Human Development
• Parents as Partners
• Home-School Partnerships
• Tips, Strategies and Plans for Caregivers and Teachers
• Teachers, Caregivers and the Community
• Community Within School or Center
• Collaboration and Communication
Child Care Worker Module 9
Issues and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education
• Social Issues in the ECE Realm
• Advocating for Young Children
• Technology and Young Children
• Pros and Cons of Technology Use in Classroom
• The Obesity Epidemic
• Nutrition and Exercise
• Poverty and Young Children
• Cultural Diversity
Child Care Worker Module 10
Discovering Careers in Early Childhood Education
• Why Teach Young Children?
• Early Care and Education as a Profession
• Professionalism
• Career Options
• Unusual Career Choices
• Dispositions and Their Importance
• Men as Teachers of Young Children
• Why Men Are Needed in the Classroom
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