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Introduction to Early Childhood
  • Level Foundation
  • Course by The State University of New York
  • Offered by

About

This course is targeted toward individuals wishing to operate a family day care center, and it covers topics including the fundamentals of early childhood development; the importance of play and Developmentally Appropriate Practice; and the significance of building strong family-educator relationships and how to achieve them. Since a Family Policy Handbook is essential for anyone operating a family day care center, this course includes the development of one of three imperative sections of the handbook. The remaining two sections are created in subsequent courses of the Home-Based Childcare series available on Coursera.

Modules

Project Description & Rubric

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Family Policy Handbook: Introduction to the Final Project for Home-Based Child Care
  • Family Policy Handbook: Purpose

Foundations for Early Childhood

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Shifting to better choices

1 Videos

  • Foundations for Early Childhood

2 Readings

  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Young Children
  • Family Policy Handbook Sections #1-3: Introduction, Philosophy, and Curriculum

Family Engagement

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • How to involve families

1 Videos

  • Family Engagement

2 Readings

  • Strategies for Family Engagement
  • Family Policy Handbook Section #4: Parents/Family Engagement

Observation and Assessment of Children

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Assessing children

1 Videos

  • Assessment in Early Childhood

3 Readings

  • Resources/Links reference in Assessment in Early Childhood
  • DAP: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children's Development and Learning
  • Family Policy Handbook Section #5: Observation and Assessment Techniques

Guiding Children's Behavior

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Classroom management

1 Videos

  • Guiding Children's Behavior

2 Readings

  • Guiding Children's Behaviour
  • Family Policy Handbook Section #6: Discipline/Behavior Management Policy

Inclusion and Diversity

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Inclusion

1 Videos

  • Inclusion and Diversity

2 Readings

  • Preparing Young Children for the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities into the Classroom
  • Family Policy Handbook Section #7: Supporting Diversity

Course Resources and Project Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Family Policy Handbook Sections #1-7

1 Readings

  • Course Resources (OPTIONAL)

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"Introduction to Early Childhood" is a foundational course designed for individuals aiming to operate a family day care center, situated within the Personal Development domain. Offered by Coursera, this course delves into the essentials of early childhood development, emphasizing the critical role of play and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP). Learners will also explore the importance of nurturing strong family-educator relationships and strategies to effectively build these connections. A key component of the course is the creation of one of the three essential sections of a Family Policy Handbook, a crucial document for anyone running a family day care center. The other two sections can be completed in subsequent courses within the Home-Based Childcare series also available on Coursera. This course, available under the Starter subscription, caters to beginners and provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, making it ideal for aspiring family day care operators who are keen to establish a solid foundation in early childhood education and care.

JoLynn Fiorentino
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JoLynn Fiorentino