ECE IIECE II

1.01 Programs & Program Goals1.01 Programs & Program Goals

REVIEWREVIEW

In ReviewIn Review

1. Name one type of EC program.1. Name one type of EC program.

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2. Name one goal for a EC program2. Name one goal for a EC program

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Group workGroup workEC ProgramsEC Programs15 minutes15 minutes

Directions:Directions: Pick a color chip from the cup.Pick a color chip from the cup. You will be paired up into 4 groups of 3. You will be paired up into 4 groups of 3. Find your group members and your own spaceFind your group members and your own space You will receive:You will receive:

Flip chart paperFlip chart paper Marker’sMarker’s Telephone book’sTelephone book’s Computer’sComputer’s

5 minutes: Brainstorm with your group and 5 minutes: Brainstorm with your group and list as many examples EC Programs as you list as many examples EC Programs as you can on the can on the flip chart paperflip chart paper. .

5 minutes: Using a 5 minutes: Using a Telephone bookTelephone book provided, provided, look for programs to add to your list. look for programs to add to your list.

5 minutes: Using a 5 minutes: Using a computercomputer, search the , search the Internet for additional examples of early Internet for additional examples of early childhood programs. childhood programs.

Think about all of the programs you have Think about all of the programs you have heard of, visited, observed, or worked in heard of, visited, observed, or worked in during their ECE I internship, as well as any during their ECE I internship, as well as any other field trips or personal knowledge you other field trips or personal knowledge you may have of places that care for children.may have of places that care for children.

Group work: ProgramsGroup work: Programs

We will post each groups We will post each groups lists of examples of EC lists of examples of EC

programs.programs.

Program goals of early Program goals of early childhood programschildhood programs

A comparison of sample program goals A comparison of sample program goals of early childhood programs with those of of early childhood programs with those of the ECE I and II program reveals the ECE I and II program reveals similarities in developmental domains, similarities in developmental domains, but differences in developmental level. but differences in developmental level.

For example: For example:

Sample Program Goals of the ECE I and II Programs

Sample Program Goals of Early Childhood Programs

To use cognitive processes at all levels of complexity

To develop a positive self-concept

To participate in hands-on, active learning experiences

To develop a positive attitude toward learning

To observe and work as a professional intern in a diverse internship experience

To learn to solve problems

To observe, participate in, and model teaching procedures

To develop small-muscle skills

To apply knowledge and skills learned to inform career decisions

To stimulate children to want to learn

To respect the rights of individuals

To understand relationships among concepts

To learn to be responsible

Similar: both deal with the cognitive domain of development.

Different: the goal for younger children is at a different developmental level.

Both: Written to be developmentally appropriate for the two different age groups

Students will be able to:Students will be able to: Participate in hands-on, active learning experiencesParticipate in hands-on, active learning experiences

““Parents as Partners” ProjectParents as Partners” Project Learning activities for the multiple intelligencesLearning activities for the multiple intelligences Theme-based activity plansTheme-based activity plans Organizing learning centersOrganizing learning centers Producing a learning game or toy or other materials or equipment for Producing a learning game or toy or other materials or equipment for

early childhood settingsearly childhood settings Developing and presenting your professional portfolioDeveloping and presenting your professional portfolio Opportunities in STAR Events and other FCCLA programsOpportunities in STAR Events and other FCCLA programs

Use cognitive processes at all levels of complexityUse cognitive processes at all levels of complexity RememberRemember ApplyApply EvaluateEvaluate UnderstandUnderstand AnalyzeAnalyze CreateCreate

Observe and work as an ECE intern in diverse settingsObserve and work as an ECE intern in diverse settings In diverse types of early childhood programsIn diverse types of early childhood programs With children of all age groups from infancy to age twelveWith children of all age groups from infancy to age twelve With children who have special needsWith children who have special needs With children from diverse social, ethnic, cultural backgroundsWith children from diverse social, ethnic, cultural backgrounds

Observe, participate in, & model teaching methodsObserve, participate in, & model teaching methods Literacy strategiesLiteracy strategies Brain-based methodsBrain-based methods

Apply knowledge and skills to inform career decisionsApply knowledge and skills to inform career decisions EmployabilityEmployability Career successCareer success Professionalism Professionalism

After the REVIEWAfter the REVIEW

You will be placed into groupsYou will be placed into groups Each group receive materials to design a Each group receive materials to design a

poster with our “coming attractions”poster with our “coming attractions” Most creative work WINS a suPRIZE!!!!Most creative work WINS a suPRIZE!!!!

Complete fill in the blanksComplete fill in the blanks

Work independently, using notes from the Work independently, using notes from the previous activity as needed, to complete each previous activity as needed, to complete each sentence and write this in your sentence and write this in your learning logslearning logs. .

1.1.A ______________ (type of EC program) is A ______________ (type of EC program) is similar to a ______________ (type of EC similar to a ______________ (type of EC program) because . . .program) because . . .

2.2.A _______________ (type of EC program) is A _______________ (type of EC program) is different than a ___________ (type of EC different than a ___________ (type of EC program) because . . .program) because . . .

Think about the different types of Think about the different types of programs and information on the programs and information on the App. E App. E

Comparison ChartComparison Chart

In your Learning Logs, write what comes to In your Learning Logs, write what comes to mind after reading the following bullets. mind after reading the following bullets.

Take into account what you now know about Take into account what you now know about each type of program, and combining that each type of program, and combining that knowledge with your own personal work knowledge with your own personal work experiences in some of these types of experiences in some of these types of programs.programs. Think about which types of programs seem most Think about which types of programs seem most

compatible with your personal and professional compatible with your personal and professional goals. goals.

You may think in terms of either short-term work, or You may think in terms of either short-term work, or internship for the current school year or a summer internship for the current school year or a summer job, or long-term work after high school.job, or long-term work after high school.

Respond to the following Respond to the following prompts in your prompts in your learning logslearning logs..

1.1.The type of early childhood program that The type of early childhood program that I would most want to work in is I would most want to work in is _____________ because . . . _____________ because . . .

2.2.The type of early childhood program that The type of early childhood program that I would least want to work in is I would least want to work in is _____________ because . . . _____________ because . . .

3.3.The type of early childhood program that The type of early childhood program that I would most want to own/manage/direct I would most want to own/manage/direct is _____________ because . . .is _____________ because . . .

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Written by our Written by our

North Carolina State North Carolina State Superintendent, Dr. June Superintendent, Dr. June St. Clair Atkinson. St. Clair Atkinson.

““We appreciate her We appreciate her generosity in sharing this generosity in sharing this with our Early Childhood with our Early Childhood Education students.” DPI Education students.” DPI

The T-Shirt Named ZeeThe T-Shirt Named Zee

Why do people need Why do people need determination?determination?

Why do people need Why do people need resiliency?resiliency?

Why do people need Why do people need empathy?empathy?

What were the program What were the program goals in Miss Cotton’s goals in Miss Cotton’s class? class?

Sample Test QuestionsSample Test Questions

Let’s see what you know….Let’s see what you know….

What do “to develop large-What do “to develop large-motor skills” and “to develop motor skills” and “to develop small-muscle skills” have in small-muscle skills” have in common? common?

A.A. Both goals contribute to the development of healthy Both goals contribute to the development of healthy attitudes in children. attitudes in children.

B.B. Both goals contribute to the physical development of Both goals contribute to the physical development of children.children.

C.C. Both goals help children learn how to get along with Both goals help children learn how to get along with adults.adults.

D.D. Both goals help children learn how to make good Both goals help children learn how to make good choices.choices.

Answer=B

How are privately sponsored How are privately sponsored centers and public school pre-centers and public school pre-kindergartens different?kindergartens different?

A.A. Privately sponsored centers are in the homes of Privately sponsored centers are in the homes of caregivers; public pre-kindergartens are only found in caregivers; public pre-kindergartens are only found in elementary schools.elementary schools.

B.B. Privately sponsored centers only care for children who Privately sponsored centers only care for children who belong to the sponsor group; public pre-kindergartens belong to the sponsor group; public pre-kindergartens are open to a bigger audience of children. are open to a bigger audience of children.

C.C. Public pre-kindergartens are open all day; privately Public pre-kindergartens are open all day; privately sponsored centers are only open in the mornings. sponsored centers are only open in the mornings.

D.D. Public pre-kindergartens are open only to children who Public pre-kindergartens are open only to children who belong to the sponsor group; privately sponsored belong to the sponsor group; privately sponsored centers are open to a bigger audience of children. centers are open to a bigger audience of children.

Answer=BAnswer=B

TEST Objective 1.01TEST Objective 1.01

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