Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice

Definition and Scope of Early Childhood Education41Principles and Values of Early Childhood Education44Professionalism and Ethics in Early Childhood Education42Physical and Motor Development47Cognitive Development40Social and Emotional Development41Play-Based Learning47Developmentally Appropriate Practices46Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education47Understanding Diversity40Creating an Inclusive Environment41Working with Families and the Community46

Practicum in Early Childhood Education

Physical Development40Cognitive Development46Social and Emotional Development47Principles of Curriculum Planning41Curriculum Implementation40Inclusive Practices47Assessment Principles and Methods48Evaluating Child Progress41Reporting to Parents and Stakeholders47Professional Responsibilities47Collaboration and Communication47Professional Development43

Child Development

Conception and Implantation45Embryonic Development46Fetal Development44Physical Development43Cognitive Development40Social and Emotional Development45Physical Development41Cognitive Development46Social and Emotional Development47Physical Development40Cognitive Development45Social and Emotional Development40Physical Development40Cognitive Development42Social and Emotional Development47

Curriculum Planning and Implementation for Early Childhood

Definition and Purpose of Curriculum47Curriculum Models and Approaches42Curriculum Development Process42Creating a Positive Learning Environment42Effective Teaching Strategies48Assessment and Evaluation43Infants and Toddlers47Preschoolers43Kindergarten42Alignment with Provincial Standards43Integrating Curriculum Areas47Collaboration with Families and Community40

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

Promoting Health and Well-being40Preventing and Managing Illness42Creating a Safe Environment43Nutritional Needs of Young Children42Planning and Preparing Healthy Meals40Feeding Practices and Challenges45

Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education

Purposes and Principles of Assessment45Methods of Assessment43Assessing Children s Development and Learning42Interpreting and Using Assessment Results41Purposes and Principles of Evaluation47Methods of Evaluation41Evaluating Program Effectiveness42Using Evaluation Results for Program Improvement30

Professionalism and Ethics in Early Childhood Education

Defining Professionalism and Ethics43Professional Standards and Codes of Conduct43Ethical Decision-Making44Principles of Child Development44Promoting Children s Well-Being42Diversity and Inclusion48Building Relationships with Children and Families47Effective Communication in Early Childhood Education42Working in Teams44The Importance of Professional Development44Reflective Practice46Mentoring and Supervision49

Special Needs in Early Childhood

Definition and Types of Special Needs42Prevalence and Identification of Special Needs40Legal and Ethical Considerations48Assessment Techniques for Special Needs43Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)43Evidence-Based Interventions40Collaboration with Parents and Families48Interdisciplinary Collaboration47Community Resources and Support40Creating Inclusive Environments41Adaptations and Modifications43Promoting Social and Emotional Development44Ongoing Professional Development43Reflective Practice and Self-Assessment47Ethical Decision-Making45