This course is targeted toward individuals wishing to operate a family day care center, and it covers topics including the fundamentals of early childhood development; the importance of play and Developmentally Appropriate Practice; and the significance of building strong family-educator relationships and how to achieve them.
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Introduction to Early Childhood
The State University of New YorkAbout this Course
There are no prerequisites for the course. Individuals should have an interest in pursuing early childhood education programs.
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You'll learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, the importance of play, and the significance of family in early education programs.
Skills you will gain
- Creativity
- Child Care
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Planning & Instruction
There are no prerequisites for the course. Individuals should have an interest in pursuing early childhood education programs.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction: Family Policy Handbook Project
Foundations for Early Childhood
Family Engagement
Observation and Assessment of Children
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- 5 stars93.75%
- 4 stars6.25%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
I enjoyed the course. I received a 100%, and I also liked the project at the end. It required me to think of things that I had not considered before.
This was a very educative and knowledgable course. I enjoyed it so much.
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