Early Childhood Education - Introduction
This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism.
This training includes:
- Theoretical foundations
- National early learning standards
- NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development
- State regulations
- Program types
- Career options
- Professionalism
- Ethical conduct
- Quality inclusive environments
- Guidance techniques
- Curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family
GTCC received a grant from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) to provide FREE Child Care Academies in Guilford County. These academies (EDU 3119) are equivalent to EDU 119 and include essential professional development. The purpose of the grant is to assist with the childcare staffing shortage and provide training to create an educated childcare workforce. What’s included:
- Full EDU 119 course credit for students earning a C grade or higher
- Professional development courses in CPR, First Aid, SIDS, and more
- No cost for registration or textbooks
How do I register for this class?
Please complete the scholarship application using the link below. Upon review of your application, a course registration form will be emailed to you to complete and return. Amy Bray will handle your registration and apply grant funds for the registration fee.
The class capacity is limited to 16 students. Applications will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis.
Deadline for applications:
1/21/26 for January class
3/18/26 for March class
The schedule includes a 3-hour in-person orientation on Day 1 at the Jamestown Campus, followed by online instructor-led lessons delivered through the Canvas learning management system (LMS). CPR/First Aid training will also take place on campus. Students will receive an email with their Canvas login instructions one day before the first class.
First class location:
Jamestown Campus
615 East Main St., Jamestown
James Williams Hall (JWH), Room 206
Current courses
| Course | Name | Dates | Days | Hours | Campus | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-3119-101 | Early Childhood Education - Introduction | 1/26/26 - 3/6/26 |
Su - Sa |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m |
Jamestown/Online | JWH 206/online |
|
EDU-3119-102
|
Early Childhood Education - Introduction | 3/23/26 - 5/1/26 | Su - Sa | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m (day 1) & Online |
Jamestown/Online | JWH 206/online |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Good computer skills
- An email account and access to a computer with internet
Please complete the scholarship application using the link below. Upon review of your application, a course registration form will be emailed to you to complete and return. Amy Bray will handle your registration and apply grant funds for the registration fee.
The class capacity is limited to 16 students. Applications will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis.
Deadline for applications:
1/21/26 for January class
3/18/26 for March class
If any specific meeting times are required, they will be listed in the schedule. Most online courses are asynchronous, meaning there are no scheduled meeting times. However, this does not mean it is self-paced. You will most likely have weekly assignments due along with weekly participation expectations for discussion and collaboration through the entire term.
All online students must complete an attendance verification activity. You must complete this in each online course during the census period.
Online students MUST follow their syllabus guidelines and course assignment deadlines given by individual instructors. All participation expectations are defined by instructors.
Students who successfully complete the course will receive an Award of Completion.
Requirements for successful completion:
- Attendance: Must be in class 90% of the class hours
- Coursework: Must achieve 70% on the coursework
The college will make a 100% refund of registration fees if you officially withdraw from class before the first meeting. Also if the class is canceled or full, GTCC will make a full refund. The college will refund 75% of the registration fee (of tuition only) if you officially withdraw from the class on the first day of class or before the class reaches the census date. The census date varies from class to class. Non-attendance is not a basis for a refund.
Refunds will be returned to the scholarship fund.