Early Childhood
Education

Andrea Kolstad (MHS)
"I’ve learned how to be a more professional speaker and a hostess for our investigative project receptions.”"

Early Childhood Ed 1A

Course #: 570072

Credit: 2 Units each per semester

Grade Level: 10/12

Class Meets: 1st Semester AM & PM

Prerequisite: Student and parent interview

Syllabus

Standard:

This course teaches the basics of caring for and teaching infants and toddlers. Students learn about meeting the needs of babies through Investigative Project Work.

Course Objectives:

To explain appropriate care for infants and toddlers.

To investigate the types of child care programs available for infants and toddlers.

To define & evaluate appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.

Tiffany Moore (MHS)
“Early Childhood helped me become comfortable making presentations in front of my classmates. “

Early Childhood Ed 1B

Course #: 570082

Credit: 2 Units each per semester

Grade Level: 10-12

Class Meets: 2nd Semester AM & PM

Prerequisite: Passing grade in ECE 1A

Syllabus

Standard:

This course teaches the basics of health and safety for infants and toddlers. Students learn about the health and safety needs of babies through Investigative Project Work.

Course Objectives:

To identify causes of illnesses and methods of prevention.

To explain the health and safety measures required by DSS in child care centers.

To demonstrate knowledge of and skills for CPR and First Aid for infants, children and adults.

To practice professional skills needed for early childhood careers.

To practice job seeking skills.

Jessica McCloy (WHS)
“This class helped me learn more about children with special needs during our investigative project.”

Early Childhood Ed 2A

Course #: 570172

Credit: 2 Units each per semester

Grade level: 11-12

Class Meets: 1st Semester AM & PM

Prerequisite: Grade C or better in Early Childhood Education IA and IB.

Syllabus

Standard:

This course teaches the basics of caring for and teaching preschoolers. Students learn about meeting the needs and planning activities for children. Through Investigative Project Work, students learn about appropriate learning environments for children.

Course Objectives:

To identify the domains of growth and development.

To plan and guide activities for preschoolers.

To investigate the types of child care programs available for preschoolers.

To analyze learning environments for young children.

Shatrina Glenn (HHS)
“I’ve learned a lot of new computer skills in ECE when I used Word, Publisher and PowerPoint for many assignments.”

Early Childhood Ed 2B

Course #: 570182

Credit: 2 Units each per semester

Grade Level: 11-12

Class Meets: 2nd Semester AM & PM

Prerequisite: None

Syllabus

Standard:

This course teaches the basics of health and safety for preschoolers. Children’s literacy is promoted through a variety of activities with children’s books. Investigative Project Work helps students learn about community resources for family crises.

Course Objectives:

To identify causes and prevention of blood borne pathogens in child care centers.

To plan and use various ways to promote language skills in children.

To identify agencies that help families with various problems.

To demonstrate knowledge of and skills for CPR and First Aid for infants, children and adults.

8:15 – 9:00		Planning Period
9:05 –11:20		AM Class
11:25 – 1:00		Planning Period and Lunch
1:05 – 3:20		PM Class
3:20 – 3:45		Planning Period

Golden Strip Career Technology Center

1120 East Butler Road

Greenville, SC 29607

864.355.1050

Fax 864.355.1058