Grade Level: 11-12
Course Length: Semester
Credit .5
All applicants must go through a screening process with the early childhood instructor before being accepted into the program.

Course Description: Early Childhood Education II expands on the knowledge and skills from Early Childhood Education I. This course will develop leadership skills and responsibilities at the Early Childhood and Elementary Education level. Students under the supervision of a certified staff member will be placed at a job-site. Students will keep journals on their observations and activities performed at the job-site. Students will focus more on assisting the lead teacher/director. This course is recommended for those students considering a career in childcare, early childhood education, or elementary education.

Expected Outcomes:

Analyze roles and responsibilities of assisting the classroom teacher
Analyze career paths within early childhood, education & related services
Explore assessment tools and methods to observe and interpret children's growth and development and apply to assess growth and development across the lifespan
Demonstrate a safe and healthy learning environment for children
Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships
Evaluate effective conflict prevention and management techniques
Demonstrate skills for building and maintaining positive collaborative relationships with children
Analyze developmentally appropriate practices to plan for early childhood and education
Demonstrate integration of curriculum and instruction to meet developmental needs and interests of children considering gender, ethnicity, geographical, cultural, and global influences
Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in the family, workplace, and community
Analyze career paths within early childhood, education & related services

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(VO330) AP Computer Science Principles

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(VO337 and VO339) Automotive Technology II and Lab

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(VO460 and VO466) Advanced Machining and Lab

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