BSSD Course Descriptions_3_19_12 - the Bering Strait School District

Human Services
19051 Child Care 19153 Early Childhood Education
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Grade Level: 912 Grade Level: 912
Credit: 0.50 Child Care courses provide students with
knowledge about the physical, mental, emotional, and
social growth and development of children from birth
through childhood. Main topics include the fundamentals Credit: 0.50 Early Childhood Education courses
of working with infants, toddlers, and older children; address child development, care, and education
providing healthy environments; evaluating child care issues, so that students can guide the
settings; and the practices, regulations, and opportunities development of young children in an educational
in the child care industry. Often, Child Care courses setting. Study typically includes planning and
provide students with practical experience in a child care
implementing developmentally appropriate
center. Advanced topics may include various learning
theories; development of activities; operation of a child activities, basic health and safety practices, and
care center; recognition of childhood diseases, abuse, legal requirements for teaching young children.
and neglect; and first aid/emergency training.
19053 Elder Care
Prerequisite:
Grade Level: 912
Credit: 0.50 Elder Care courses emphasize
the care of human beings as they grow older.
These courses involve the study of the
biological, physiological, social, and
psychological needs and concerns of the
elderly, and deal with the aging process, death,
and dying in a realistic manner. Elder Care
courses may cover work and personal habits
appropriate to the field, and may also offer the
opportunity to explore various careers.
19151 Teaching Profession
Prerequisite:
Grade Level: 912
Credit: 0.50 Teaching Profession courses
introduce students to the principles underlying
teaching and learning, the responsibilities and
duties of teachers, and the techniques of
imparting knowledge and information. These
courses typically expose students to and train
them in classroom management, student
behavior, leadership and human relations skills,
assessment of student progress, teaching
strategies, and various career opportunities in
the field of education. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits)
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