Early Childhood Education Teacher Aide Option

ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE

The program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a teacher aide in the Illinois public or private school system and in Head Start.  Upon completion of this program, a student may complete an Application for Teacher Aide Approval at the Regional Office of Education, to be sent to the Illinois State Board of Education.  This also constitutes completion of the first year requirements of the Early Childhood Education program (AAS).

Ruth Smith                            618 634-3347

ruths@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson         618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                      Credit Hours

ECE 101 Intro to Early Childhood Education          3

ECE 114 Child Growth & Development                 3

ENG 111 English Composition                               3

PSY 213 Education of Exceptional Children           3

SPC 210 Interpersonal Communication                  3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                 1

INT 111 Career Development                                1

First Semester Total Hours                                  17

 

COM 280 Microsoft Word                                     2

ECE 126 Curriculum for Preschool Program            3

ECE 127 Child, Family & Community                      3

ECE 128 Child Guidance/Discipline                          3

ECE 129 Assessment in Early Childhood Education            3

PSY 211 Introduction to Psychology                         3

Second Semester Total Hours                                17

 

 

 

 

 

ECE 101 Intro to Early Childhood Education

Provides an overview of the history and philosophy of the different types of early childhood care centers and educational settings for young children and their families.

 

ECE 114 Child Growth & Development

The course focuses on the physical, cognitive, language, creative, and social/emotional aspects of the young child’s development.

 

ECE 126 Curriculum for Preschool Program

Study of the principles and concepts underlying curriculum planning for preschool programs.

 

ECE 127 Child, Family & Community

Child in the context of family and community, concentrating on the educator’s role in building relationships with the child’s family and community.

 

ECE 128 Child Guidance/Discipline

Reviews the theories and practices of effective methods of guiding children’s behavior both individually and as a group.

 

 

ECE 129 Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Authentic assessment as the core for teaching and learning in the early childhood setting.