Chabot College
Fall 2007
Course Outline for Early Childhood Development 96
WORK EXPERIENCE SEMINAR
Catalog Description:
96 - Work Experience Seminar
(May be repeated 3 times)
1 unit
Discussion and analysis of typical problems often encountered by employees at the
workplace. Application of National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct to difficult situations that occur at the job site.
Develop and complete measurable developmentally appropriate goals in early care and
education settings. Corequisite: Early Childhood Development 95. 1 hour.
[Typical contact hours: 17.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None.
Expected Outcome for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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apply concepts encountered in ECD classroom instruction to problems and
situations occurring in early care and education settings;
demonstrate increased understanding of the complexity of various early childhood
programs;
analyze dilemmas and apply NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Course Content:
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2.
Functioning in a work experience setting
Developing objectives for the work experience site
a. Who, what, why, where, when and how
b. Reflection
c. Evaluation
3.
Techniques for incorporating classroom material into work place setting
a. Comparison of quality standards and actuality
b. Becoming an agent for change
4.
Professional and ethical standards
a. Confidentiality
b. Professional appearance
c. Verbal and non verbal language
d. NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
5. Strategies for success in the work place
a. Job description
b. Work ethics
c. Scope of the job
d. Communication
e. Resolving conflicts
Chabot College
Course Outline for Early Childhood Development 95, Page 2
Fall 2007
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Guest speaker
Involvement exercises
Simulation and role-play, scenarios
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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2.
Typical Assignments
a.
Portfolio
b.
Professional resume
c.
Statement paper on NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct
d.
Reflections
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Attendance and participation
b.
Log of placement experiences
c.
Assignments
d.
Portfolio
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator, NAEYC, 2005 or latest edition.
Special Student Materials:
None.
tf: Word/ECD 96
Revised:109/24/06