45-Hour Preschool Curriculum - online course

Course Description:

This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum
planning and implementation for children three to five-years-old. Students will apply their knowledge of child
growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices
in early childhood education. Students must successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate.
Aligns with MD Staff Credential levels 2-4. Students will earn 4.5 CEUs. The online class has no classroom meetings and is
a self-paced training which begins at the time of registration.

NOTE: If you have been issued a voucher from MSDE for this course it MUST be completed 2 weeks before the expiration date that is on your voucher. Please check your voucher for this date.

Training Approval number PSO-30299 Aligns with MD Staff Credential levels 2-4

Earns 4.5 CEUs/45 clock hours

Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the ADA and inclusionary practices
2. Demonstrate how to create a safe environment according to childcare regulations
3. Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning
4. Identify the stages and milestones of development
5. Demonstrate understanding of observational and assessment techniques to track skill development and individual need
6. Demonstrate understanding of how to develop appropriate daily schedules that promote routines
7. Identify procedures that will promote a safe environment (indoor and outdoor)
8. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of parent/caregiver relationship
9. Identify the components of a lesson plan
10. Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
11. Identify the factors that influence learning
12. Identify theorists of guidance and discipline
13. Demonstrate understanding of strategies in responding to typical child care situations: biting, hitting, etc
14. Demonstrates understanding of typical and atypical development
15. Identify the stages and milestones of development
16. Identify best practices in room arrangement
17. Demonstrate an understanding of how to implement an Individual Education Plan
18. Demonstrate an understanding of student centered learning environments
19. Identify the differences in major theories
20. Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
21. Identify the components of: 1. Greeting and Departure 2. Feeding 3. Diapering and Toileting 4. Dressing 5. Sleeping
22. Identify strategies to ensure appropriate infant and toddler supervision
23. Identify ways to help parents and infants/toddlers handle separation and attachment
24. Identify appropriate activities for children birth through age three
25. Identify learning styles
26. Demonstrate an understanding of individualized learning
27. Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development
28. Demonstrates understanding of early intervention and its importance
29. Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
30. Identify materials and equipment for the early childhood classroom
31. Identify ways to organize a safe environment under the guidance of the Office of Child Care Regulations
32. Identify resources for referral and services
33. Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment
34. Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
35. Demonstrate understanding of the content and implications of OCC environment regulations and supervision requirements
36. Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
37. Identify the factors that influence learning
38. Define the term inclusion and how it relates to the child care environment and practice
39. Demonstrates understanding of the ADA and how it applies to family child care homes
40. Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
41. Demonstrate an understanding of how the environment and selected materials promote learning
42. Demonstrate understand developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
43. Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
44. Identify strategies to ensure appropriate infant and toddler supervision
45. Identify curriculums specific to children birth through age three
46. Demonstrates knowledge of how setting up the environment can impact on accessibility for all children
47. Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
48. Demonstrate understanding the relation between how material and equipment selection assist with lesson plan development and implementation
49. Demonstrate an understanding of legal and advocacy issues in child care
50. Demonstrate an understanding of how environment and equipment modifications support individual needs
51. Demonstrate an understanding of individual planning
52. Demonstrate an Outcome of inclusionary practices
53. Describe an environment through video observation of a 3, 4, and/or 5 year classroom
54. Demonstrate an understanding of childcare policies
55. Demonstrate an understanding of teacher direct vs. child directed activities
56. Identify Strategies for Working with Students with Special Needs
57. Identify safety management and supervision practices

Learning Methodology: Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.

Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure: Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.

Logistics/Required Technology: A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Learning Assessment Method: Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

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Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.