ECED - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Liaison: Website: Faculty: Cyndi Uyehara (845-9496, uyeharac@hawaii.edu) http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/pace Ann Abeshima, Gaynel Buxton, Pat Gooch, Rheta Kuwahara, Janina Martin, Eva Moravcik, Iris Saito, Cyndi Uyehara Program Mission: The Early Childhood Education program mission is to: Provide training and education programs for the development of competent and nurturing caregivers and teachers for all Hawai i s young children and their families. Provide quality education and care services for the children of students, faculty and staff in the Community Colleges. These services will represent the best of current practices and will serve as a practicum for programs related to early childhood education as well as providing demonstration of quality education and care for the larger community. Program Description: The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for work in a variety of positions working with young children and with their families. The certificates and degree offered are designed to allow students to meet requirements for various levels of entry into the early childhood field. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): The underlying foundation for these outcomes is of knowledge of child development and of the multiple interacting factors that influence growth and learning. Through the program, the themes of development, families, communication, diversity and inclusion are addressed. Upon successful completion of the ECED program, students will be able to: Use knowledge of child development and of individual children to create healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences. Build respectful partnerships with children, families and their communities. Observe, document and assess all children's development and learning in partnership with families. Build positive relationships and guide all children through supportive interactions. Use content knowledge and appropriate pedagogy to create/design, implement and assess learning experiences. Use reflective practice to demonstrate professionalism. Playing is learning in the ECE program. Associate in Science Degree Program: The Associate in Science (AS) degree program in combination with 6 months work experience prepares students for immediate employment as teachers in private early childhood programs for infants and toddlers or preschoolers. With 12 months of full time experience, graduates with the AS degree meet the requirements of the State of Hawai i Department of Human Services (DHS) to be directors of early childhood programs. The course of study leading to the AS degree is developmentally based and emphasizes observation and opportunities to participate in programs with children through class assignments and field experiences, both on campus and in the community. The program provides candidates with varied opportunities to develop their skills for working with children and families and with a general understanding of the field of early education and care. Students who successfully complete this degree may transfer to the Early Childhood Concentration in the Social Sciences Program at the University of Hawai i-west O ahu. The AS degree in Early Childhood Education meets all requirements of that program for lower division course work. Students entering the Early Childhood Education Program must have completed English 22/60 or ESL 23 with a grade of C or higher or placed at English 100. To complete the degree, students must demonstrate proficiency at the English 100 and Math 100 levels. To successfully complete the program, students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses with an ECED alpha. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ECED HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2015-2016 121
Certificate of Competence in Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation: The Certificate of Competence in Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation is obtained by completing three courses which meet the formal training requirement of the national CDA credential. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all classes. Certificate of Competence in Early Childhood Education: The Certificate of Competence in Early Childhood Education requires a 16-credit sequence designed to give the candidate the most basic skills needed to work with children from infancy through eight years of age. This certificate also meets the ECE/ CD coursework requirements of DHS for teachers and lead caregivers who hold an AAS, AS, AA or Bachelor s degree in a field other than early childhood. To obtain the Certificate of Competence, students must also demonstrate proficiency in English at ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, and in Math at MATH 9 levels. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses in the sequence. Certificate of Achievement - Preschool: The Certificate of Achievement-Preschool is obtained by completing 32 credits of core courses in Early Childhood Education. It meets the requirements for coursework in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CD) for teachers in Early Childhood Programs accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (beginning in 2010) who hold an AAS, AS, or AA not in ECE/CD. To obtain the Certificate of Achievement students must also demonstrate proficiency in English at English 100 or higher and in Math at Math 50, Math 24 or higher. Students must earn a C or higher in all courses in the sequence. Criminal history record checks are a workplace requirement in early education and care settings. This check must be completed satisfactorily within two weeks of enrollment into ECED 191, Field Based Practicum in Early Childhood. The cost of the record check, currently $24.00, is the responsibility of the student. Program Requirements: Certificate of Competence in Child Development Associate (CO-CDA) Certificate of Competence Credits ECED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 ECED 110 Developmentally Appropriate Practices 3 ECED 131 Early Childhood Development: Theory into Practice 3 Minimum Credits Required 9 The Certificate of Competence in Child Development Associate (CDA) preparation meets requirements for: 6 credits beyond BEd for teachers in private early childhood programs licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) 120 clock hours of formal CDA credential training 122 HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2015-2016
Program Requirements: Certificate of Competence in Early Childhood Education (CO-ECE) Certificate of Competence Credits ECED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 ECED 110 Developmentally Appropriate Practices 3 ECED 131 Early Childhood Development: Theory into Practice 3 ECED 140 Guiding Young Children in Group Settings 3 ECED 151 Field-Based Practicum in Early Childhood Seminar 1 ECED 191 Field-Based Practicum in Early Childhood 3 Minimum Credits Required 16 Note: To obtain the Early Childhood Education Certificate of Competence, students must earn a C or higher in all courses and demonstrate proficiency at the ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, and MATH 9 levels. The Certificate of Competence in Early Childhood Education meets the requirements for: 120 clock hours of formal CDA Credential training (ECED 105, ECED 110, ECED 131) 12 credits ECE/CD (Child Development) for Caregivers for Infant-Toddlers 9 credits ECE/CD beyond the AS or the AA for Assistant Teacher ECE Certificate with AS or AA for Teachers 12 credits ECE/CD beyond the BS or the BA for teachers in private Early Childhood programs licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Program Requirements: Certificate of Achievement in Preschool Certificate of Achievement Credits Certificate of Competence - Early Childhood Credits 16 ECED 215 Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child 3 ECED 245 Child, Family and Community 3 ECED 263 Language and Creative Expression Curriculum 3 ECED 264 Inquiry and Physical Curriculum 3 ECED 296P Preschool Laboratory: Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II 2 ECED 296C Preschool Seminar: Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II 2 Minimum Credits Required 32 Note: To obtain the Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement Preschool, students must earn a C or higher in all courses and demonstrate proficiency at the ENG 100 and MATH 24/50 levels or higher. The Certificate of Achievement-Preschool meets or exceeds the requirements for: 120 clock hours of formal CDA Credential training 12 credits ECE/CD (Child Development) for Caregivers for Infant-Toddlers in private Early Childhood programs licensed by the Department of Human Services 9 credits ECE/CD beyond the AS or the AA for Assistant Teacher in private Early Childhood programs licensed by the Department of Human Services ECE Certificate with AS or AA for Teachers in private Early Childhood programs licensed by the Department of Human Services 6 credits in ECE/CD beyond BEd Elementary in private Early Childhood programs licensed by the Department of Human Services 12 credits ECE/CD beyond the BA or BS for teachers in private Early Childhood programs licensed by the Department of Human Services 30 credits in ECE/CD required for teachers in Early Childhood Programs accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (by 2010) HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2015-2016 123
Program Requirements: Early Childhood Education - Preschool Option Program Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100 Associate in Science Degree Credits Certificate of Competence - Early Childhood Credits 16 ECED 215 Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child 3 ECED 245 Child, Family and Community 3 ECED 263 Language and Creative Expression Curriculum 3 ECED 264 Inquiry and Physical Curriculum 3 ECED 265 Children's Literature for Early Childhood Teachers 3 ECED 296P Preschool Laboratory : Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II 2 ECED 296C Preschool Seminar: Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II 2 ECED Electives (Select 3 credits from the following) ECED 127 ECED 152 ECED 155 ECED 156 ECED 157 ECED 170 ECED 234 ECED 257 ECED 269 ECED 275 ECED 158 or ECED 265 or HWST 107 Issues in Diversity Early Literacy Development Creative Art for Young Children Music and Movement for Young Children Puppetry for Young Children Introduction to Working with Infants and Toddlers Observation and Assessment Early Mathematical Development Integrated Curriculum in Early Education Including Children with Special Needs 3 The Hawaiian Culture for Young Children * Introduction to Children s Literature * Hawai i: Center of the Pacific * 3 38 ENG 100 Composition 3 ENG 210 or above Writing Term Papers (Strongly Recommended) 3 SP 151 or SP 251 Personal and Public Speech Principles of Effective Public Speaking 3 MATH 100 or above ** 3 12 General Education Requirements: ** Group IV Natural Sciences 3-4 Group V Social Sciences 3 Group III Humanities and Fine Arts 6 12-13 Total Credits Required 62-63 * Courses must not fulfill other requirements. ** General Education Requirements for the AS degree are listed under DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES and must be numbered 100 or higher. Note: Students must meet the proficiency standards in communication at the ENG 100 level and computation at the MATH 100 level to qualify for the Early Childhood Education AS degree. Note: Consult your academic and/or program advisor for assistance in planning an education program for specific career goals. The AS degree Meets the Requirements for Teachers, Lead Caregivers, Teacher-Directors, and Directors of Private Preschools with the inclusion of (1 2 years experience also required) in programs licensed by the State Department of Human Services. 124 HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2015-2016
Program Requirements: Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Option Program Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100 Associate in Science Degree Credits Certificate of Competence - Early Childhood Credits 16 ECED 170 Introduction to Working with Infants and Toddlers 3 ECED 215 Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child 3 ECED 245 Child, Family and Community 3 ECED 263 or ECED 264 Language and Creative Expression Curriculum Inquiry and Physical Curriculum 3 ECED 274 Infant-Toddler Environments and Relationships 3 ECED 296B Infant-Toddler Seminar: Field Experience in Early Childhood 2 Education II ECED 296I Infant-Toddler Laboratory: Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II 2 ECED 158 or ECED 265 or HWST 107 The Hawaiian Culture for Young Children Introduction to Children s Literature Hawai i: Center of the Pacific 3 38 ENG 100 Composition 3 ENG 210 or above Writing Term Papers (Strongly Recommended) 3 SP 151 or SP 251 Personal and Public Speech Principles of Effective Public Speaking 3 MATH 100 or above * 3 12 General Education Requirements: * Group IV Natural Sciences 3-4 Group V Social Sciences 3 Group III Humanities and Fine Arts 6 12-13 Total Credits Required 62-63 * General Education Requirements for the AS degree are listed under DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES and must be numbered 100 or higher. Note: Students must meet the proficiency standards in communication at the ENG 100 level and computation at the MATH 100 level to qualify for the Early Childhood Education AS degree. Note: Consult your academic and/or program advisor for assistance in planning an education program for specific career goals. The AS degree Meets the Requirements for Teachers, Lead Caregivers, Teacher-Directors, and Directors of Private Preschools with the inclusion of (1 2 years experience also required) in programs licensed by the State Department of Human Services. HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2015-2016 125
PACE (Professional and Career Education for Early Childhood): The Early Childhood option includes a noncredit program, PACE (Professional and Career Education for Early Childhood). PACE Workshops are geared to meet training and enrichment needs of early childhood practitioners on O ahu. Four core introductory courses (ECED 105, ECED 110, ECED 131 & ECED 140) and one elective (ECED 152) from Honolulu CC s Early Childhood Education program are offered in a non-credit workshop format of sixteen 3-hour class sessions each. The workshops can be taken in any order. Participants who complete all sixteen workshops in a course with a score of 70% or better are eligible for Community College credit. PACE workshops are offered in various places on O ahu. For information on program, schedules, registration and costs, call PACE at 845-9496 or visit our PACE website at http://tech.honolulu.hawaii.edu/pace. Cost of Textbooks/Supplies: The estimated cost of textbooks and supplies is $500.00. Advisory Committee: Momi Akana, Executive Director, Keiki o ka aina Steve Albert, Executive Director, Rainbow Schools Cindy Ballard, CANOES Registry Specialist, PATCH Lynn Cabato, Director, HCAP Early Head Start/Head Start Cheryl Castro, Training Director, HCAP Early Head Start/Head Start Michael Fahey, Outreach Specialist, Good Beginnings Alliance Dale Faulkner, Director, Mililani Missionary Preschool Jeanne Iorio, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, UH-West Oahu Kaila Lui Kwan, Kamehameha Schools Early Education Programs, Waianae Area Momi Martinez, Director, Honolulu Jewish Preschool Buffy Owens, Vice President, Kama aina Kids Silvia Sharrar, Assistant Director, PACT Early Head Start/Head Start Nicole Souza, Kamehameha Schools Early Education Programs, Waianae Area Diane Young, Vice Principal, Hawai i State Department of Education 126 HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2015-2016