EDU3119C1 — Intro to Early Childhood Ed.
This course prepares aspiring early childhood educators for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC), introducing the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive early childhood education. Topics include theoretical foundations; national early learning standards; NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development; state regulations; program types; career options; professionalism; ethical conduct; quality, inclusive environments; guidance techniques; and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules, and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically, and ability-diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and design a personal career/professional development plan. This course articulates to curriculum course EDU-119. Students who complete the course will receive the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) provided by the North Carolina Division of Child Development. *****As part of the course, students will complete and must pass an NCDHHS Criminal Background Check.***** Enrollment Eligibility: To enroll in this class, participants must be at least 18 years of age and be able to read, write, and speak English.