SSC-125 Foundations of Child Care
An examination of contemporary aspects of child care programs and an introduction to child care in in-home, center based and institutional settings. Child care theory, practice and social policy issues will be addressed.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Be able to describe contemporary trends in child care practice in various settings
- Demonstrate an understanding of theories and practices of child care
- Identify public policy issues as they bear upon child care in the United States
- Be able to demonstrate and model the professional, social and personal skills needed by Child care professionals
- Create and demonstrate age appropriate lesson plans in areas including play, art, stories, etc
- Describe and analyze current practices in child care based upon direct observation in various child care settings