Curriculum and Design

Enterprise State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Short-term certificate for early childhood educators focusing on curriculum and program design. Covers methods/materials for teaching young children, math and science for young children, creative experiences, and supervised practice.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

CHD 204Methods & Materials Teach Children

3 cr

CHD 217Math & Science For Young Children

3 cr

CHD 202Children's Creative Experiences

3 cr

CHD 215Supervised Practical Experience

3 cr

Program Details

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Curriculum and Design

Enterprise State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading ComprehensionInstructingLearning StrategiesService OrientationCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityOriginalityInformation OrderingFar VisionWritten ExpressionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain a safe play environment.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issu

Technology

Computer based training softwareProject management softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareMulti-media educational software

Tools

Compact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersDesktop computersEducational board gamesEducational puzzlesEducational toysEmergency first aid kitsPegboardsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentPlay structuresSand tablesToy block setsWater tablesAlarmsBaby bottlesChild car safety seatsClimbing structuresDryersFire extingushersKitchen stovesLaptop computersMedicine dosing syringesMicrowave ovensMobile telephonesPassenger cars

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Basic color, shape, and number recognition activities — introduce and deliver under direct teacher supervision in a preschool classroom setting.
Classroom behavior rules and daily procedures — follow and reinforce according to established guidelines when supervising small groups of young children.
Instructional materials and manipulatives — select and distribute from a prepared inventory under guidance to support structured learning activities.
Meals and snacks — serve to children in compliance with posted nutritional guidelines and licensing requirements during scheduled mealtimes.
Children's basic physical needs — assist with feeding, dressing, and diapering under the direction of a lead teacher in a licensed childcare environment.
Circle-time activities such as storytelling and simple songs — facilitate with scripted plans in a preschool classroom under supervisor observation.
Personal hygiene routines — model and prompt children to practice handwashing, toothbrushing, and restroom procedures as part of the daily schedule.
Classroom communication software and email — use to receive announcements, access lesson resources, and share updates with the lead teacher.
Child behavior observations — record accurately using provided forms to support the lead teacher's monitoring of individual student progress.
Parent or guardian interactions — respond to routine questions politely and refer concerns to the supervising teacher during drop-off and pick-up.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

CHD 204Methods & Materials Teach Children

3 cr

CHD 217Math & Science For Young Children

3 cr

CHD 202Children's Creative Experiences

3 cr

CHD 215Supervised Practical Experience

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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