Early Childhood Education Principles and Practices
Definition and History of Early Childhood Education41Principles of Child Development49Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings41Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Early Childhood Education47Professionalism and Collaboration in Early Childhood Settings43Planning and Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Activities40Creating a Positive and Supportive Learning Environment49Guiding Children s Behavior44Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education40Working with Families and the Community41
Professional Practice in Early Childhood Education and Care
Introduction to Professional Practice46Theories and Principles of Early Childhood Education and Care42Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education and Care47Planning Learning Experiences42Implementing Learning Experiences44Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education and Care41Building Relationships with Children47Building Relationships with Families43Building Relationships with the Community45Professional Development41Reflective Practice43
Health and Safety in Early Childhood Settings
1.1 Introduction to Health and Safety431.2 Risk Management411.3 Emergency Preparedness462.1 Physical Environment422.2 Hygiene and Infection Control412.3 Nutrition and Hydration433.1 Emotional Well-being443.2 Social Development473.3 Child Protection494.1 Health and Safety Policies and Procedures434.2 Supervision and Monitoring474.3 Communication and Collaboration48
Child Development
Cognitive Development Theories20Social-Emotional Development Theories0Language Development Theories10Physical Development Theories18Physical Development: Birth to 3 Years30Cognitive Development: Birth to 3 Years9Social-Emotional Development: Birth to 3 Years20Physical Development: 3-5 Years30Cognitive Development: 3-5 Years30Social-Emotional Development: 3-5 Years20Family and Culture10Early Childhood Education and Care20Community and Social Factors18Developmental Challenges and Disorders29Observation Techniques0Assessment Tools10Ethical Considerations48Using Assessment Data10Creating Supportive Learning Environments20Play-Based Learning10Supporting Language and Literacy Development10Promoting Social-Emotional Competence10Working with Families and Communities49
Guiding Children's Behavior
Theories of Child Development45Factors Influencing Children s Behavior47Developmental Stages and Behavioral Expectations40Positive Discipline Strategies41Creating a Supportive Learning Environment45Working with Children with Challenging Behaviors45Observational Techniques44Assessment Tools and Instruments43Interpreting and Using Assessment Results44Building Partnerships with Families47Working with Other Professionals42Legal and Ethical Considerations49
Nutrition and Meal Planning for Young Children
Nutritional requirements for growth and development44Factors influencing nutritional needs47Nutritional deficiencies and excesses41Principles of meal planning40Dietary guidelines for young children45Planning meals for different age groups42Food safety principles47Food hygiene practices49Managing food allergies and intolerances48Cultural and religious dietary needs42Medical dietary needs46Accommodating special dietary needs in meal planning41Monitoring growth and development46Assessing nutritional status43Evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition interventions41
Working in Partnership with Families and Communities
Importance of Family Partnerships43Principles of Effective Family Partnerships48Establishing and Maintaining Partnerships48Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity43Working with Families Facing Challenges45Advocating for Families43Importance of Community Partnerships44Types of Community Partnerships42Developing and Maintaining Community Partnerships48
Creating and Managing Inclusive Environments
Definition and Importance of Inclusive Education18Legal and Ethical Considerations20Principles of Universal Design for Learning19Collaboration and Partnerships0Types of Diverse Learning Needs20Assessment and Observation Techniques45Accommodations and Modifications26Physical Environment30Social and Emotional Environment30Curriculum and Instruction22Students with Disabilities49Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds0Students with Mental Health Conditions40Monitoring and Evaluation31Professional Reflection and Development38