Course Number: ECE100
Course Title: Introduction to Early Childhood Education

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

 1. Demonstrate understanding of the historical roots of early childhood education.
2. Become familiar with the different early childhood program models.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the basic components of early childhood curriculum framework.
4. Demonstrate understanding and application of assessment procedures appropriate for young children (ages 3-5).
5. Demonstrate understanding of the issues in program management, teachers' roles and parent involvement.

Specific

 The student will be able to:

1. Examine historical roots of early childhood education.
    1a. Explain John Dewey's philosophy on progressive education.
    1b. Identify and explain the works of Margaret McMillan and Maria Montessori in physical education.
    1c. Explain the origins and philosophies of kindergarten, nursery school, childcare and ECE programs.
    1d. Investigate the development of programs for young children in existence today in the Pacific region.
    1e. Explain behavior modification and provide examples of programs using behavior modification.
    1f. Explain the theories of play.

2. Become familiar with the different early childhood program models.
    2a. Identify and explain the goals of early childhood education program.
    2b. Demonstrate understanding of community needs, staff licensing needs and requirements, teacher roles and parental involvement
         in an early childhood education program.
    2c. Identify means to facilitate staff and parent communication.

3. Demonstrate understanding of the basic components of early childhood curriculum framework.
    3a. Identify and explain the content-oriented curriculum for early childhood education.
    3b. Demonstrate understanding of thematic curriculum planning guides for children in an early childhood education program.
    3c. Develop culturally appropriate learning materials for children in early childhood education programs.

4. Demonstrate understanding and application of assessment procedures appropriate for young children (ages 3-5).
    4a. Explain teacher's role in the assessment process of the children's development needs.
    4b. Explain assessment procedures designed for young children.
    4c. Identify assessment instruments and explain their strengths, weaknesses
    4d. Select observation checklists and demonstrate how they are used.

5. Demonstrate understanding of the issues in program management, teachers' roles and parent involvement.
    5a. Demonstrate ways to conduct parent conferences and confront families with problems.
    5b. Examine major issues in program management and activities of early childhood professionals.
    5c. Explain how early childhood education professionals serve as parent educators and advocates.