Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 9030711
The Preschool Certi�cate is designed for individuals working with children ages three to �ve . This might include family childcare providers , child care teachers , preschool teachers , certi�ed providers , or anyone wishing to provide a quality environment and learning activities for children in this critical age group . The ECE : Preschool Practicum ( 10-307-175 ) is taken last . Completion of all six courses will prepare learners to receive The Wisconsin Preschool Credential from The Registry-Wisconsin ’ s Recognition System for the Childhood Care and Education Profession .
10-307-167 ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition 10-307-110 ECE : Soc S , Art , & Music 10-307-179 ECE : Child Development 10-307-188 ECE : Guiding Child Behavior 10-307-108 ECE : Early Language & Literacy 10-307-175 ECE : Preschool Practicum
Total Credits
3 3 3 3 3 3
18
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood : The Preschool Certi�cate . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .
This program is offered at : Green Bay
The Preschool Practicum may be applied to the Early Childhood Technical Diploma , Associate Degree Program or it may be applied as the capstone course in The Registry Preschool Credential . Learners interested in earning the Preschool Credential from The Registry should complete the following courses prior to the Practicum . 10-307-167 ECE : Health Safety & Nutrition ; 10-307-179 ECE : Child Development ; 10-307-110 ECE : Social Studies , Art , Music ; 10-307-108 ECE : Early Language & Literacy ; 10-307-188 ECE : Guiding Child Behavior OR 10-307-174 .
The Preschool Practicum is for students enrolled in the Early Childhood Associate Degree and the Preschool Credential . Students taking the Preschool Practicum class for the Preschool Credential need to be working with preschool age children in their workplace . Students taking the Preschool Practicum class for the Early Childhood Associate Degree will be placed in a preschool classroom to complete their required practicum hours .
10-307-167 ECE : HEALTH SAFETY & NUTRITION ... This 3-credit course examines the topics of health , safety , and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; examine governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health , safety , and nutrition ; plan a safe early childhood environment ; plan a healthy early childhood environment ; plan nutritionally sound menus ; examine child abuse and neglect issues and mandates ; describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SIDS ) risk reduction strategies , describe strategies to prevent the occurrence of Shaken Baby Syndrome ( SBS ); incorporate health , safety , and nutrition concepts into the children ' s curriculum . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-110 ECE : SOCIAL STUDIES , ART & MUSIC ... This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the speci�c integrated content areas of social studies , art , music , & movement ( SSAMM ). Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-179 ECE : CHILD DEVELOPMENT ... The 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze social , cultural , and economic in�uences on child development ; summarize child development theories ; analyze development of children ages three through �ve ; analyze development of children ages �ve through eight ; relate child development research �ndings to teaching practice ; analyze the role of heredity and the environment ; examine the role of brain development in early learning ( ages 3-8 ); examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for children ages 3-8 . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-188 ECE : GUIDING CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIOR ... This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children ' s behavior in the early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze techniques for and effects of strong relationship-building with children and families ; identify positive and proactive guidance principles and techniques to support children ; analyze environmental in�uences on child behavior ; identify strategies that support children ’ s active engagement in the learning environment ; identify strategies that proactively teach emotional literacy and regulation techniques ; identify strategies that proactively teach friendship skills ; identify strategies that proactively teach children calming , relaxation , and problem-solving techniques ; utilize observation and assessment techniques to assess and interpret behavior ; create a behavior support plan based on a functional behavior assessment ; create a guidance philosophy . This course meets the requirements of the " 24 hour Wisconsin " Pyramid Model training . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-174 , ECE : Introductory Practicum OR accepted in Early Childhood Preschool Certi�cate 9030711 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-108 ECE : EARLY LANGUAGE & LITERACY ... This course explores strategies to encourage the development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of age . Learners will investigate the components of literacy including ; literacy and a source of enjoyment , vocabulary and oral language , phonological awareness , knowledge of print , letters and words , comprehension and an understanding of books and other texts . Theories and philosophies regarding children ' s language and literacy development will be addressed . Dual language learning will be examined within the context of developmentally appropriate practices . Assessment tools for early language and literacy acquisition will be reviewed . ( Prerequisite : 10-307-110 ECE : Social Studies , Art , Music ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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