Chabot College
Fall 2002
Course Outline for Early Childhood Development 96
WORK EXPERIENCE SEMINAR
Catalog Description:
96 - Work Experience Seminar
1 unit
Discussion and analysis of problems encountered on the job. Case studies on the
job problems often encountered by employees. Application of quality standards
to the job site. Corequisite: Early Childhood Development 95. 1 hour.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcome for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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relate problems and situations occurring in pre-school settings to concepts
encountered in classroom instruction;
compare perception and assessments of children and programming with
those of other students;
demonstrate increased understanding of the roles, problems and potentials
of various kinds of early childhood programs.
Course Content:
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How to begin functioning in a work experience setting
Learning how to develop learning objectives
Techniques for incorporating classroom material into the early childhood
setting
Review of the licensing procedures for the child care centers in
California
Resolving conflicts between idealism and "the way it is."
Preparing to seek employment in the field of early childhood development
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture - discussion
Guest speaker
Involvement exercises
Simulation and role-plays
Chabot College
Course Outline for ECD 96
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Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a.
Portfolio
b.
Professional resume
c.
Write a statement paper on NAEYC's code of Ethical conduct
d.
Reflections
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Attendance and participation
b.
Log of placement experiences
c.
Assignments
d.
Final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Working for Quality Child Care Unit II, Latest Edition, C.C.E.P., 2001 or latest
edition.
Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator, NAEYC, 2001 or latest edition.
Special Student Materials:
None.
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REVISED: 2-12-2002