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 I course is designed to provide an overview of the expectations and roles of the early childhood educator. The course provides details about childhood development, health, nutrition, and guidance strategies to help students understand the exciting and unique opportunities that a career in early childhood education can offer. The course is intended to prepare students for challenges they may face, but to emphasize the rewards of being able to influence the life of a young child. The ability to offer support to children as they learn, and grow is a point that is highlighted throughout each lesson.
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: The Early Childhood Education Profession
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Module 2: Planning a Safe, Clean, & Healthy Learning Environment
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Module 3: Planning Food Service & Nutrition
- Module 4: Typical & Atypical Development
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Module 5: Observation & Recording Methods
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Module 6: Methods of Guidance
- Module 7: The Influences of Nutrition, Environment, & Heredity
- Module 8: Current and Future Technology in Childcare
- Module 9: Exploring Your State: Child Abuse & Neglect
- Module 10: Exploring Your State: Rules & Regulations in Childcare
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.