This course, "Introduction to Early Childhood," is designed for individuals interested in running a family day care center. It emphasizes the fundamentals of early childhood development, the critical role of play, and the importance of family involvement in early education programs.
The course covers the significance of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and the creation of a Family Policy Handbook, an essential guide for operating a family day care center. With insights into family-educator relationships and strategies for family engagement, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of early childhood education.
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This course comprises modules covering the foundations of early childhood, family engagement, observation and assessment of children, guiding children's behavior, and inclusion and diversity.
This module introduces the Family Policy Handbook Project, a crucial guide for operating a family day care center.
Explore the foundations for early childhood development and the importance of Developmentally Appropriate Practices with young children. Dive into creating essential sections of the Family Policy Handbook.
Learn about effective family engagement strategies and how to involve families in early childhood education programs. Gain insights into creating the Parents/Family Engagement section of the Family Policy Handbook.
Gain knowledge about observing and assessing children's development and learning, along with essential techniques. Understand the importance of assessment in early childhood education and create the Observation and Assessment Techniques section of the Family Policy Handbook.
Discover effective ways of guiding children's behavior and creating a discipline/behavior management policy. Understand the significance of classroom management and create the Discipline/Behavior Management Policy section of the Family Policy Handbook.
Explore the importance of inclusion and diversity in an early childhood setting. Understand how to support diversity and create the Supporting Diversity section of the Family Policy Handbook.
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