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May 09, 2025
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Preliminary 2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog
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ECE 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Description: History, perspectives and current trends in the field of early care and education. Exploration of career options within the field of working with children from birth to age eight. Includes child development theorists and their relation to program philosophies and curricula. This course requires 5 face-to-face observation hours in an early childhood setting.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- History and philosophies of early childhood education
- Current trends, and state and national initiatives in early childhood
- Observation of programs in the community
- Professional opportunities in the field of early childhood education
- Cultural awareness
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify major milestones and philosophies in the history of early childhood education. (1)
- Explain how child development theories are observable through various curriculum and program models. (1,3)
- Discuss current issues of professionalism and advocacy in early childhood education. (2,4)
- Evaluate professional opportunities and establish career goals related to serving children ages birth to age eight. (4)
- Demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity and its implications for early childhood programs. (5)
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