Early Childhood Education

Students Preparing for a play activity

Mrs. Mary Moore, Instructor

McKellar Technology Center

Room

M-101

Reading to a child

Basic Early Childhood Education is an instructional program designed to provide training in the area of childcare and development. The first year of the program is designed as an introduction to the childcare profession focusing on child development, guidance and behavior, health and safety, and age-appropriate activities.

Advanced Early Childhood Education is an instructional program designed to build upon prior training in the area of childcare and development. The second year of the program is designed to extend student's knowlwdge in the area of childhood education, introduce the adolescent development, as well as gain additional hands-on experience in an early childhood classroom.

Basic Early Childhood Education

Units:

  1. The Children and You
  2. Guiding Children
  3. Creating a Safe and Healthy Environment
  4. Learning Experiences for Children
  5. The Importance of Playing
  6. Other Children You Will Meet
  7. Exploring Careers with Young Children

Advanced Early Childhood Education

Units:

  1. Children and Parenting
  2. Pregnancy and Childbirth
  3. The Baby's First Year
  4. The Child from One to Three
  5. The Child from Four to Six
  6. The Child from Seven to Twelve
  7. Additional Topics of Study

Student Organization

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The Columbus Municipal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities and services or employment opportunities and benefits. Concerns should be directed to J. David Sullivan, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Brandon Central Services Center, 2630 McArthur Drive, P.O. Box 1308, Columbus MS 39703-1308.
 
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