Certificate Completers will be able to
. Apply principles related to the care and education of children three and under.
. Care for infants and toddlers in group settings.
. Establish partnerships with parents and in the community.
. Provide evidence of additional education beyond the minimum requirements for teachers of children under 3
. Become a more effective caregiver
. Become more marketable to prospective child care center employers
. Have specialized knowledge and understanding of the development, needs and interests of children in the first three years of life
. Increase your professional qulification - your level on The Registry
Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:
. 103071, Early Childhood Education
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Rel
3
10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev
3
10-307-115 ECE: Infant/Toddler-Capstone
3
10-307-113 ECE: Infant/Toddler-Group Care
3
Course Descriptions
10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Rel...relationships with family/community in early childhood. Diversity and anti-bias perspectives in families and community; family patterns, trends, relationships; communication strategies; relationships with families; advocate for children/families; community resources.
10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev...infant and toddler development in an early childhood education setting. Development of infants/toddlers; prenatal conditions and development; child development theories; heredity and the environment; culturally and developmentally appropriate environments.
10-307-115 ECE: Infant/Toddler-Capstone...encompass and integrate the theory, practice, and reflections related to Courses 1, 2, 3. Supervised demonstration in the learner's own infant/toddler setting. Student portfolio development is required. Student must be in an early childhood setting with infants or toddlers (birth to 35 months) during this course. THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN LAST. (Prerequisites: 10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev; 10-307-113 ECE: Infant/Toddler-Group Care; 10-307-195 ECE: Family & Community Rel)
10-307-113 ECE: Infant/Toddler-Group Care...elements of quality, philosophical foundation, respect, relationships, culturally sensitive care, diversity in group care, brain development, assessment and planning in a variety of settings for young children.
For more information, please contact: The Community & Regional Learning Services Department, (920) 498-6373, or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 6373, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.