1. Students Will Demonstrate the Ability to Use Observation to Assess Early Childhood Settings

CDE 101- 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to use observation to assess early childhood settings. Assessment: Observation Assignment

2. Students will develop a professional growth plan. Assessment: Ed. Plan

3. Students will formulate a professional philosophy of early childhood education. Assessment: Professional Philosophy Paper

CDE 103 Appropriate Curriculum for Early childhood.

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to use DAP teaching strategies to positively influence all young children’s development and acquisition of knowledge and skills.

2. Students will implement a play-based activity that supports children’s cognitive, language, creative, physical and social- emotional development.

3. Students will select and utilize observation and assessment techniques that support play and leaning using DAP principles, inclusive and anti bias principles.

CDE 110

1. Identify physical, cognitive, and social/emotional developmental norms from conception through adolescence. Assessment: Developmental Lifeline

2. Apply developmental theory in order to analyze real-life behaviors. Assessment: Developmental Lifeline

3. Observe and/or interview subjects in order to compare and contrast real-life behaviors with developmental norms. Assessment: Observation or Interviews

CDE 112A

1. Design a disaster preparedness plan for an early childhood setting.

2. Examine the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of young children during and after a disaster.

3. Evaluate the role of the caregiver in supporting children’s needs before, during and after a disaster. CDE 112B 1. Examine the caregiver’s role in identifying and reporting child maltreatment.

2. Create a list of community agencies that can assist families at risk for child maltreatment.

3. Analyze the categories of maltreatment and their effect on developing children.

CDE 112C 1. Assemble legally required documentation regarding children’s health status in the early childhood setting.

2. Examine typical first aid procedures and the document required.

3. Evaluate ways in which students can continue professional growth as an Early Childhood Health Advocate.

CDE 113: Art for the Young Children

1. Explain the difference between free art, directed art, and crafts and which of these are appropriate for different ages of children. * Parent letter on Art in the Preschool Classroom

2. Develop a comprehensive art lesson plan for preschool age children with modifications for infant/toddler and children with special needs. * Lesson plan assignment

3. Analyze the developmental stages of creative expression in young children * Analysis of examples of children artwork

CDE 115: Science and Math in Early Childhood

1. Develop a comprehensive science lesson plan for preschool age children with modifications for infant/toddler, and children with special needs. *Lesson plan assignment

2. Develop a comprehensive science lesson plan for preschool age children with modifications for infant/toddler, and children with special needs. *Lesson plan assignment

3. Explain the process and value of math and science activities in the early childhood classroom * Letter to Parents CDE 118 Diversity and Equity in Early Childhood

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to design linguistically and developmentally and culturally appropriate inclusive curriculum designed to promote optimum learning.

2. Students will choose and locate culturally appropriate resources for families of targeted social bias considering the significant role of education in reinforcing or contradicting such experiences.

3. Students will identify and outline relevant personal experiences and biases and its impact of teaching effectiveness.

CDE 125

Students will:

1. Examine the various factors that influence the socialization of the child. Assessment: Weekly writing assignments 2. Evaluate the methods of socialization. Assessment: Case study using Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems theory 3. Investigate the functional, socio-cultural, and ecological factors in the community that affect socialization. Assessment: Research Paper

CDE 126

1. Identify and differentiate Title 5 and Title 22 regulations regarding ratios and staff qualifications * Assessment tool is Title 22 vs Title 5 chart 2. Develop and apply appropriate interview strategies for staffing the center * assessment is interview questions paper

3. Develop a fiscally responsible operating budget for childcare center * Assessment is sample budget assignment

CDE 128

1. Analyze the professional roles and responsibilities of Child Development Administrators including ethical conduct. * NAEYC ethical conduct assignment

2. Identify and organize at least 3 fiscal resources to implement a high quality program. * Fiscal resource assignment 3. Analyze and interpret current trends and legislation affecting early childhood programs and the families they serve * Research of current legislation CDE 135 Introduction to Education 1. Students will examine teaching strategies used in the delivery of standard base and child responsive curriculum.

2. Students will describe the roles, duties, legal and ethical responsibilities of educators and para educators.

3. Students will formulate a professional philosophy of teaching elementary education.

CDE 140- 1. Students will describe the laws and regulations that impact infants, children and youth with disabilities and other special needs. Assessment: Exam questions

2. Students will explain the dynamics of the families of infants, children and youth with disabilities and other special needs. Assessment: After the Tears Exam

3. Students will explain methods of providing support to families, including collaboration with community agencies and resources. Assessment: Resource Notebook

CDE 143- 1. Students will identify reasons for misbehaviors. Assessment: Exam Question

2. Students will develop plans to manage common misbehavior problems in the classroom. Assessment: Behavior Management Plan

3. Students will develop a crisis management plan using techniques borrowed from early intervention and special education. Assessment: Crisis Management Plan

CDE 144- 1. Students will describe the role of the early intervention/special education aide. Assessment: Part of Early Intervention Assistant Professional Portfolio

2. Students will apply professional strategies when participating in an IEP/IFSP process. Assessment: Mock IEP/IFSP

3. Students will demonstrate teaching methods for individual children with disabling conditions and other special needs. Assessment: Activity Plans for Children in Laboratory Setting

CDE 147

1. Demonstrate systematic observation methods to provide data to assess the impact of the learning environment, interactions and curriculum on all domains of development * Portfolio

2. Evaluate the characteristics, strengths and limitations of common assessment tools with all children's developmental, cultural and linguistic characteristics. *Exam

3. Document children’s learning within developmentally appropriate learning environments and care routines * Documentation Panel

CDE 148

1. Design, implement and evaluate curriculum activities that are based on observation ad assessment if young children. * Learning Activity Plan

2. Accurately assess their own abilities to demonstrate reflective practice and intentional teaching *Compare the student's self-evaluation rubric with the Mentor Teacher's evaluation of student rubric

3. Demonstrate a variety of effective and developmentally appropriate teaching approaches and strategies in their lab classroom *Mentor Teacher’s evaluation of this section on the rubric