TUITION FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

TUITION FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

AT MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

through the SouthEast Education Professionals Partnership and

the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care

FALL 2012

Health/Nutrition/Safety Needs of Young Child, Tuesday 6:30-9:10 September 8-December 18, 2012

The dynamics of health, safety, and nutrition as they relate to the child's development and environment is explored. The student identifies problems that may occur in a day care setting: poor nutrition, safety dangers, or child abuse. Advocacy for young children is encouraged. As advocates, students develop methods of assessment, reporting, and referral. The student is introduced to first aid techniques by the completion of the course. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL 092), Introductory Writing (ENGL 099), or waiver by placement testing results, or Departmental Approval. 3 credits. Core competency area 4

Early Childhood Curriculum: Multi-Cult Perspective, Monday 6:30-9:30 September 11-December 17, 2012

The course explores the development and implementation of curriculum in an early childhood setting. It facilitates ways of integrating differing languages, customs, and traditions into the curriculum so children develop greater self-esteem and a broader understanding and appreciation of their own ethnic heritage and the ethnic heritage of others. The instructor and students design activities to reflect this multi-cultural perspective. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in Development in Early Childhood (CCED102) or Departmental Approval. 3 credits. Core competency area 5.

Development in Early Childhood, Thursday 6:30-9:30 September 13-December 20, 2012

Development in Early Childhood introduces the student to a child's developmental growth from pre-natal stages to seven years of age. Developmental landmarks are studied as they relate to a preschool setting. The importance of recognizing individual as well as cultural differences and various rates and patterns of growth is emphasized. A grade of 'C' or better is required for graduation. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099), or waiver by placement testing results, or Department Approval. 3 credits. Core competency area 1.

Important information enrolling in courses at Massasoit Community College requires demonstrable proficiency in College Reading and Writing. You may prove this by 1. Taking the Accuplacer assessment, Call 508 588 9100 ext. 1991 or 1992 to schedule an appointment, or 2. A college degree or transcript, or 3. Certified Accuplacer results from another college, or 4. Requesting a waiver from the division dean based on previous college experience.

Students interested in these courses should directly contact Patti Ferrell at her email address pferrell@massasoit.mass.edu or call her at 617 823 9258.

Patti Ferrell

Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood Education Dept.

Massasoit Community College

One Massasoit Blvd.

Brockton, MA 02302