https://web.vigoschools.org/cte Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:56:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://web.vigoschools.org/cte/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-vcsc-favicon-32x32.png https://web.vigoschools.org/cte 32 32 https://web.vigoschools.org/cte/clusters/education-training/education-professions/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:08:34 +0000 https://demo.creativeinkdesigns.com/vcsc-careers/?post_type=product&p=5993 COURSES Principles of Teaching Child and Adolescent Development Teaching and Learning Education Professions Capstone]]> Students in the Education Professions pathway explore educational careers, teaching preparation, and professional expectations as well as requirements for teacher certification. They examine the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development of the child from birth through adolescence with a focus on the middle years through adolescence. Through hands-on experience with educational software, utility packages, and commonly used microcomputer hardware, students will analyze ways to integrate technology as a tool for instruction, evaluation, and management. In the capstone, students have an extended opportunity for field experience to further apply concepts that have been presented throughout the pathway.

]]> https://web.vigoschools.org/cte/clusters/education-training/early-childhood-education/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:03:43 +0000 https://demo.creativeinkdesigns.com/vcsc-careers/?post_type=product&p=5992 COURSES Principles of Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Curriculum Early Childhood Education Guidance Early Childhood Capstone]]> Students in the Early Childhood Education pathway learn an overview of the history, theory, and foundations of early childhood education as well as exposure to types of programs, curricula and services available to young children. They examine basic principles of child development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), importance of family, licensing, and elements of quality care of young children with an emphasis on the learning environment related to health, safety, and nutrition. They explore developmentally appropriate environments and activities in various childcare settings while exploring the varying developmental levels and cultural backgrounds of children. Students analyze developmentally appropriate guidance, theory and implementation for various early care and education settings. In the capstone, students will prepare students to complete the application, CDA exam, and verification process for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

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