ECE II 1.01 Programs & Program Goals REVIEW

In Review 1. Name one type of EC program Name one goal for a EC program 1.

Group work EC Programs 15 minutes  Directions:  Pick a color chip from the cup.  You will be paired up into 4 groups of 3.  Find your group members and your own space  You will receive:  Flip chart paper  Marker’s  Telephone book’s  Computer’s

 5 minutes: Brainstorm with your group and list as many examples EC Programs as you can on the flip chart paper.  5 minutes: Using a Telephone book provided, look for programs to add to your list.  5 minutes: Using a computer, search the Internet for additional examples of early childhood programs. Think about all of the programs you have heard of, visited, observed, or worked in during their ECE I internship, as well as any other field trips or personal knowledge you may have of places that care for children.

Group work: Programs We will post each groups lists of examples of EC programs.

Program goals of early childhood programs  A comparison of sample program goals of early childhood programs with those of the ECE I and II program reveals similarities in developmental domains, but differences in developmental level.  For example:

Sample Program Goals of the ECE I and II Programs Sample Program Goals of Early Childhood Programs To use cognitive processes at all levels of complexity To develop a positive self-concept To participate in hands-on, active learning experiences To develop a positive attitude toward learning To observe and work as a professional intern in a diverse internship experience To learn to solve problems To observe, participate in, and model teaching procedures To develop small-muscle skills To apply knowledge and skills learned to inform career decisions To stimulate children to want to learn To respect the rights of individuals To understand relationships among concepts To learn to be responsible Similar: both deal with the cognitive domain of development. Different: the goal for younger children is at a different developmental level. Both: Written to be developmentally appropriate for the two different age groups

Students will be able to:  Participate in hands-on, active learning experiences  “Parents as Partners” Project  Learning activities for the multiple intelligences  Theme-based activity plans  Organizing learning centers  Producing a learning game or toy or other materials or equipment for early childhood settings  Developing and presenting your professional portfolio  Opportunities in STAR Events and other FCCLA programs  Use cognitive processes at all levels of complexity  Remember  Apply  Evaluate  Understand  Analyze  Create

 Observe and work as an ECE intern in diverse settings  In diverse types of early childhood programs  With children of all age groups from infancy to age twelve  With children who have special needs  With children from diverse social, ethnic, cultural backgrounds  Observe, participate in, & model teaching methods  Literacy strategies  Brain-based methods  Apply knowledge and skills to inform career decisions  Employability  Career success  Professionalism

After the REVIEW  You will be placed into groups  Each group receive materials to design a poster with our “coming attractions”  Most creative work WINS a suPRIZE!!!!

Complete fill in the blanks  Work independently, using notes from the previous activity as needed, to complete each sentence and write this in your learning logs. 1.A ______________ (type of EC program) is similar to a ______________ (type of EC program) because... 2.A _______________ (type of EC program) is different than a ___________ (type of EC program) because...

Think about the different types of programs and information on the App. E Comparison Chart  In your Learning Logs, write what comes to mind after reading the following bullets.  Take into account what you now know about each type of program, and combining that knowledge with your own personal work experiences in some of these types of programs.  Think about which types of programs seem most compatible with your personal and professional goals.  You may think in terms of either short-term work, or internship for the current school year or a summer job, or long-term work after high school.

Respond to the following prompts in your learning logs. 1.The type of early childhood program that I would most want to work in is _____________ because... 2.The type of early childhood program that I would least want to work in is _____________ because... 3.The type of early childhood program that I would most want to own/manage/direct is _____________ because...

The storybook The T-Shirt Named Zee  Written by our North Carolina State Superintendent, Dr. June St. Clair Atkinson.  “We appreciate her generosity in sharing this with our Early Childhood Education students.” DPI

The T-Shirt Named Zee  Why do people need determination?  Why do people need resiliency?  Why do people need empathy?  What were the program goals in Miss Cotton’s class?

Sample Test Questions  Let’s see what you know….

What do “to develop large- motor skills” and “to develop small-muscle skills” have in common? A.Both goals contribute to the development of healthy attitudes in children. B.Both goals contribute to the physical development of children. C.Both goals help children learn how to get along with adults. D.Both goals help children learn how to make good choices. Answer=B

How are privately sponsored centers and public school pre- kindergartens different? A.Privately sponsored centers are in the homes of caregivers; public pre-kindergartens are only found in elementary schools. B.Privately sponsored centers only care for children who belong to the sponsor group; public pre-kindergartens are open to a bigger audience of children. C.Public pre-kindergartens are open all day; privately sponsored centers are only open in the mornings. D.Public pre-kindergartens are open only to children who belong to the sponsor group; privately sponsored centers are open to a bigger audience of children. Answer=B

TEST Objective 1.01  Monday, Feb. 1 st  Review your handouts, notes, key terms, this REVIEW!  Any Questions!!!???