ECED1230

This course explores career opportunities and professional behavior for working in early childhood education. Students will examine job requirements, duties, regulations, and issues, skills, and personal characteristics for becoming successful professionals in child care and educational careers.Student Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate the appropriate use of technology in the context of professional interactions within the profession.
• Research licensing requirements for Rule 2, Rule 3 and School-age Child Care Guidelines for application in job settings.
• Compare and contrast wages and benefits, working conditions, and professional philosophies in a variety of job settings.
• Practice positive collaborative relationships to perform effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate social responsibility through engagement with advocacy and global issues.
• Examine strategies to support parents and children from diverse cultures.
• Examine how personal development, healthy life-style choices, and ethical behavior can affect job performance.
• Analyze available resources to promote a commitment to life-long learning and engagement.
• Evaluate the impact of trauma and secondary trauma on early childhood educators.