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Foundations of Early Childhood Education - Introduction to the Field Orientation

Gain insights into the diverse aspects of early childhood education, including program types, professional roles, and skill requirements. Explore historical contexts and participate in engaging activities to enhance your learning experience.

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Foundations of Early Childhood Education - Introduction to the Field Orientation

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  1. Foundations of Early Childhood Education FS 3663 Dr. Sharla Snider Topic: Course Orientation Introduction to the Field

  2. Agenda • Orientation • Introductions • Review Course Syllabus • Self-Assessment • Lecture • Introduction to the Field • Small Group Activity • “A Group Philosophy” • Closure • Preparation for Next Class Session • Reading Assignments • Quizzes • Navigating the Bb Site

  3. Orientation • Introductions • Review Course Syllabus • Navigating the Bb Site • Self-Assessment

  4. Lecture – Introduction to the Field Overview of the Profession

  5. Overview of the Profession • Five foundational components essential to early childhood programs • Understanding child development • Play • Guidance • Working with parents • Diversity Issues

  6. Overview of the Profession • Program types provide a way of categorizing early childhood options • Infant/toddler programs • Preschool education • Day care programs • Family home daycare; day care centers; school based day care; corporate day care; before and after school day care • Programs for child with special needs • Integrated programs; early intervention programs • Kindergarten education • Primary education • Multi-age classrooms; integrated curriculum; classroom centers

  7. Overview of the Profession • Funding sources for ECE programs • Programs run for profit • Cooperative programs • Federally-funded programs • State and locally-funded programs • Corporate day care • College and university supported programs

  8. Overview of the Profession • Roles of the ECE Teacher • Facilitator of learning • Counselor • Janitor • Cook • Educational Specialist • Parent Substitute

  9. Overview of the Profession • Professional Responsibilities • Advocate for children and families • Continuing education • Engage in ethical conduct

  10. Overview of the Profession • Three broad categories of skills needed: • Interacting with children • Preparing the environment • Working with other adults

  11. Overview of the Profession • Deciding to teach REQUIRES reflection • Observe early childhood teachers at work • Spend time with young children • Ask for feedback from others • Engage in self-analysis

  12. Overview of the Profession • Teacher Preparation • CDA credential • Two-year college programs • Four-year college/university degrees

  13. Overview of the Profession • Resources for Professional Development • Professional organizations • NAEYC; ACEI • Journals • Reference materials • Books; ERIC; Websites

  14. Overview of the Profession • Questions to Consider- • Do you think it is easier or harder to teach when you begin with an understanding of children and their development? • Why is preparing the environment such an important part of the work of the early childhood teacher? • Teachers of young children often must convince parents and others of the importance of play in the classroom…WHY?

  15. Overview of the Profession • Small Group Activity • Describe your favorite teacher. • Construct a list of characteristics of excellent teachers and then a list of characteristics common to poor teachers.

  16. Overview of the Profession • Sample Reading Response • What do you see as your greatest strength as a person? How could you use this strength in your teaching of young children? • Identify your area of greatest weakness and write about how that might influence your work with children.

  17. Coming Up! Historical Contexts • European contributors • Martin Luther • John Amos Comenius • Jean Jacques Rousseau • Johann Pestalozzi • Friedrich Froebel • Maria Montessori • Margaret McMillan • Lev Vygotsky • Sigmund Freud • Jean Piaget

  18. Historical Contexts • American Influences • John Dewey • Erik Erikson • Abraham Maslow • J. McVicker Hunt • Benjamin Boom • Jerome Bruner • Arnold Gessell • Patty Smith Hill • Lucy Sprague Mitchell • Abigal Eliot

  19. Closure • No class meeting • Review Powerpoint • Read chapter 1 and 2 • Complete quizzes

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