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GTCC
(336) 334-4822
P.O. Box 309
Jamestown, NC 27282
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Early Childhood Education
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The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance
of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language,
physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of young children.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings.
Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school age programs.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the Early Childhood Education graduate should be able to:
• demonstrate knowledge of child development and education;
• establish and maintain safe and healthy environments for children;
• provide an optimal learning environment that supports the diverse needs of ALL children;
• interact appropriately with children and support the development of their communication skills;
• plan and implement assessment-based experiences that stimulate ALL children’s development and include appropriate adaptations;
• provide positive child guidance that supports children’s social and emotional development;
• establish respectful, collaborative relationships with ALL families;
• demonstrate an understanding of community resources that support children, families, and early childhood professionals;
• demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct;
• demonstrate ability to integrate appropriate technology in environments for children;
• perform supplementary responsibilities related to children’s programs. |
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