starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 . Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program . Attend mandatory program orientation .
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Use child development theory in practice . Develop relationships with children , family , and the community . Observe child growth and development . Identify best practices in teaching and learning . Practice professionalism . Apply health , safety , and nutrition practices .
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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
10-307-151 ECE : INFANT & TODDLER DEVELOPMENT ... In this 3-credit course you will study infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze development of infants and toddlers ( conception to thirty-six months ); correlate prenatal and postnatal conditions with development ; summarize child development theories ; analyze the role of heredity and the environment ; examine culturally and developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers , examine the role of brain development in early learning ( conception through thirty-six months ); examine caregiving routines as curriculum ; and examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for infants and toddlers . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-307-148 ECE : FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD ... This 3-credit course introduces you to the early childhood profession . Course competencies include : explore the concepts of diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias as it relates to early childhood education , investigate the history of early childhood education , examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education programs in WI , summarize types of early childhood education settings , identify the components of a quality early childhood education program , summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals , explore early childhood curriculum models and examine the critical role of play as it relates to developmentally appropriate practice . 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
10-307-174 ECE : INTRODUCTORY PRACTICUM ... In this 3-credit practicum course you will learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual early childhood setting . You will explore the standards for quality early childhood education , demonstrate professional behaviors , and meet the requirements for training in the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Early Childhood Program or Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Technical Diploma ; Corequisite : 10-307-167 ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition ) Course Typically Offered : 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
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