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2000
Child, Day Care and Educational Services Occupations I
FA200A/B 780
This course provides students with information and practical experiences needed for the development of competencies related to child, day care and education services occupations. Laboratory experiences, either in a school-based or worksite learning facility, are included throughout the class.
Students meet standards in developing programs and assisting with children's and/or adult's activities. Classroom study includes the philosophy and management of care centers and the state and local regulations governing care-giving operations.
The main learning experiences will involve actual work with children/adults simulating those found in business and industry, as well as preparation for developing and facilitating these activities.
Length of course:
2 Semesters
Credits per semester .5
Grade level:
11
and 12
Prerequisite:
None
3500
Child, Day Care and Educational Services Occupations II
FA350 A/B 794
This course emphasizes the skills associated with the administration of the infant, child and adult care facilities and with education facilities. Skills, strategies and issues related to caring for infants and special needs children and adults, where applicable, are included. Emphasis is placed on career opportunities, communication skills, human relations and the service needs of clients in the occupational area.
The major learning experiences will involve actual work with children and/or adults in facilities simulating those found in education and industry, and discussion of the situations and problems that arise during the learning experiences.
The morning class major learning experiences will consist of practicum in the on-site preschool at Mt. Vernon Township High School. The afternoon class will be off-site at St. Marys Grade School and Mt. Vernon Primary Center. State licensing regulation related to all aspects of care-giving are stressed throughout the course.
Length of course:
2 Semesters
Credits per semester 1
Grade level:
11
and 12
Prerequisite:
- Child and Day Care Services Occupations I (Mt. Vernon students
only); no prerequisite for out-of-district students
Dual Credit:
- Rend Lake College: ECE 1205—Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children (3 credit hours)
