STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Define evidence-based practices in Early Childhood Education.

 2. Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension by applying theories to curriculum approaches.

 3. Identify developmental milestones for children from birth through age eight years in each developmental domain.

 4. Describe best practices for health, safety and nutrition for young children and apply state standards to the early childhood setting.

 5. Define developmentally and culturally appropriate practices for programs serving young children and the practical application to early childhood settings.

 6. Use basic early childhood and early childhood special education terminology

 7. List strategies for building relationships with families and the local community.

 8. Identify bias-free attitudes and practices supporting diversity and inclusion in early childhood programs.

 9. Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism in Early Childhood Education: use the NAEYC Code of Ethics; explore career options; demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills; develop the foundation of a personal electronic portfolio; work collaboratively as a team; and advocate for early childhood education.

 10. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Colorado Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations, Qualistar Rating System and NAEYC Accreditation requirements.

 11. Identify appropriate guidance techniques and classroom management strategies.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I)  Evidence-based practices

            a) Identify research

            b) Observation and collection of evidence

 II) History and theories in early childhood

            a) History

            b) Theories and theorists

 III) Developmental domains and milestones B-8

            a) Physical

            b) Cognitive

            c) Social

            d) Emotional

            e) Language

 IV) Developmentally appropriate practice

            a) Key Components

                i) Age and stage appropriate

                ii) Individually Appropriate

                iii) Socially and culturally appropriate

            b) Practical applications

                i) Play

                ii) Adult/child interaction

                iii) Environment

                iv) Curriculum

                 v) Assessment and planning

 V) Curriculum Models in early childhood

 VI) Health, safety and nutrition

             a) General best practices

             b) Colorado state standards

 VII) Guidance strategies

             a) Building relationships with children and families

             b) Direct and indirect strategies

 VIII) Family and Community Relationships

             a) Collaboration

                 i) Family as first teacher

                ii) Partnerships

                iii) Communication

             b) Resources

 IX) Diversity

             a) Categories

             b) Culturally sensitive care

                 i) Foundations

                ii) Socialization process

                iii) Bias

 X) Inclusion

            a) Attitudes and biases

            b) Diversity of needs

                i) Disabilities

                ii) Cultural and ethnic

                iii) Language

                iv) Social and emotional

 XI) National and state standards in ECE

            a) Colorado core knowledge and standards

            b) Colorado Rules and Regulations for Child Care

            c) Colorado Department of Education P-3 academic standards

            d) Qualistar quality rating system

            e) National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Accreditation Standards

            f)  National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation Standards

            g) Environment Rating Scales

 XII) Professionalism

           a) Careers

                i) Career options

               ii) Professional organizations

           b) Ethics and codes of conduct

           c) Technical and literacy skills in early childhood

           d) Team processes

           e) Advocacy

                i) Definition

               ii) Current issues