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Early Childhood Education and Development
ECED 101 - Fundamentals of Early Care and Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENGL90 - Foundations of College Writing II, with a minimum grade of S or appropriate placement score. This course provides an overview of the field of early childhood care and education. Topics include types of early childhood programs, the characteristics and needs of young children, preparation of the learning environment, curriculum, instruction, guidance techniques, strategies for observation, documentation, and assessment, ethics, and effective communication. This course aligns with the eight (8) subject areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, as well as the guidelines of Kansas and Missouri Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals, and level II of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators.
| Enrollment | To enroll, you'll need the class # (e.g. 46421) for each of your selected classes. |
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| Textbooks | To find textbooks, required for your class, you'll need to know the class#, campus and term. |
| Support Services | Students with documented disabilities may request assistance at Disability Support Services offices. |
Instructional expenses may change per semester basis; refer to the Tuition page for more information about tuition and Instructional expenses.
The purpose of this schedule is to provide information. It does not constitute a contract. Classes may be added, combined or cancelled and instructors may be changed at the discretion of Metropolitan Community College.
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