PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
- Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Grade Range: 11-12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Early Childhood Education II course is designed to provide an overview of the professional expectations of being an early childhood educator. Throughout the course, students will learn about what it means to be a professional, including the significance of professional development in any educational role. They will review observational methods and the history of education in the United States, with a focus on early childhood and school-age programs. They will spend a significant portion of the course learning about the importance of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (“DAP”) and how to implement DAP strategies. Designing physical, social, and temporal environments will also be a major focus of the course, as will developing relationships with families and communities to strengthen their position and knowledge.
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Professionalism Part I
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Module 2: Professionalism Part II
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Module 3: Observation & Recording Methods
- Module 4: The History of School-Age Childcare
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Module 5: Developmentally Appropriate Care & Activities for Infants & Toddlers
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Module 6: Schedules, Spaces, & Experiences that Enhance Children's Total Growth
- Module 7: Language Use and Acquisition
- Module 8: DAP for Programs Serving Children Birth Through Age 8
- Module 9: Professional Relationship Skills
- Module 10: Brain Research and Communication Skills
- Module 11: Preparing for the Child Development Associate Certification
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
CERTIFICATION
This course prepares students for the Child Development Associate (CDA). Certification requires that students take both Early Childhood Education I and Early Childhood Education II. These courses prepare students for the preapplication phase of 120 hours of instruction in the core areas of focus. To learn more, follow this link.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The student’s district is responsible for any certifications associated with the course.