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ECE 2120 Professional Practices and Classroom Management

Course Description

This course develops knowledge that will enable the student to work as a paraprofessional in a program for pre-kindergarten through elementary aged children.  Topics include: professional qualifications, professionalism, application of guidance techniques, and classroom management.

Competency Areas

Hours

Professional Qualifications

Class

5

Professionalism

D. Lab

0

Application of Guidance Techniques

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Classroom Management

Credit

5

 

Prerequisite:

ECE 2110

Corequisite:

ECE 2110

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

10

0

0

 

Describe qualifications for employment as a teacher, assistant, or paraprofessional.

 

 

 

 

Identify methods of credentialing paraprofessionals.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONALISM

15

0

0

 

State personal philosophy of early childhood care and education.

 

 

 

 

Discuss local school system goals and philosophies.

 

 

 

 

Explain concepts of ethical practices and confidentiality.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate appropriate work place interpersonal skills.

 

 

 

 

Examine work tasks of the paraprofessional.

 

 

 

 

Enhance professional portfolio.            

 

 

 

 

Identify local, state, and national organizations that promote advocacy and professional development.

 

 

 

 

Utilize reflection as a means of integrating knowledge from a variety of sources and making informed decisions.

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES

10

0

0

 

Explore strategies for positive guidance.

 

 

 

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

15

0

0

 

Identify techniques for resolving intrapersonal conflicts.

 

 

 

 

Explore plans for safety and emergency situations.

 

 

 

 

Develop expectations for classroom behavior.

 

 

 

 

Identify necessary and desirable classroom records.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

 

 

Print

McEwan, E. K. (2002).  10 traits of highly effective teachers: How to hire, coach, and mentor successful teachers.   Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc. 

Baptiste, N., & Reyes, L. (2005). Understanding ethics in early care and education. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, Merril Prentice Hall. 

Gartrell, D. (2004). The power of guidance: Teaching social-emotional skills in early childhood classrooms. New York: Delmar.  Also available through NAEYC. 

Curtis, D., & Carter, M. (2000).  The art of awareness: How observation can transform your teaching.  St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press 

Paciorek, K. M., & Munro, J. H. Eds. (2004). Annual editions: Early childhood education. Dubuque, IA: McGraw Hill.  New edition available every year. 

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Posted: 01/06/09

Updated: 03/17/09