Early Childhood Education - UCSC Extension Silicon Valley

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Education✓NEWECE 8: Health, Safety and Nutritionfor the Young ChildX300.151 EDUC (3.0 quarter units)This course is highly beneficial for anyone working inan early childhood educational setting. It introduces thetheory, practices, and requirements for establishing andmaintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.Topics include infectious diseases and preventative healthpractices. First aid, CPR and injury prevention for infants,children and adults are addressed. The food pyramid andmenu planning is covered in a discussion of childhoodnutrition and obesity.MARILYN ARMSTRONG, M.Ed.SANTA CLARA CLASSROOM WITH A WEB COMPONENT3 meetings: Saturdays, 9 am–4:30 pm, August 13–27.Fee: $295 ($265.50 through July 30). An additional $65fee is for a CPR class that is provided within the course.23240-001 (use course-section number to enroll)Elective CoursesSciencePlay: Inquiry-BasedLearning Made EasyX308.31 EDUC (1.0 quarter unit)SciencePlay, a set of activities geared to teachers of youngchildren, provides first-hand experience with inquiry-basedlearning. Using simple experiments in the context ofsupportive, safe and stimulating small groups, teachersexplore in depth, in a very personal way, all the issuesrelated to science learning and teaching.MADHAVI SUDARSANA, M.A.SANTA CLARA CLASSROOM3 meetings: Wednesdays, 6–9:30 pm, June 15–29.Fee: $200 ($180 through June 1).5741-006 (use course-section number to enroll)ECE: Principles ofInfant/Toddler CaregivingX306.10 EDUC (2.0 quarter units)This course satisfies part of the State Licensingrequirement for the application of infant/toddler caregivingprinciples. The course “Infant/Toddler Growth andDevelopment” fulfills the remainder of the requirement.This course is designed for those who work with childrenup to three years of age. The course focuses on understandingthe principles of high-quality caregiving. Topicsinclude understanding the adult role in the developmentand implementation of curriculum for infants and toddlers,and essential curricula components such as physical setting,social environment and play.TRUDY BONINCONTRO, M.A.SANTA CLARA CLASSROOM WITH A WEB COMPONENT3 meetings: Thursdays, 6–9 pm, July 14–28.Class meets on three Thursdays and then online.Fee: $295 ($265.50 through June 29).0437-023 (use course-section number to enroll)ECE: Managing BehaviorsThat Are ChallengingX324.34 EDUC (2.0 quarter units)For children whose behaviors are extremely challenging,early intervention is crucial. This course helps participantsunderstand attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiantdisorder, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, non-verbal learningdisorder, sensory integration disorder, fetal alcohol syndromeand emotional/behavioral challenges. With exercisessimulating the challenges, pain and frustration of havingspecial needs, participants come away with more compassion,patience, coping skills and empathy for those withlearning differences. Concrete skills are presented forchanging behaviors. These include positive discipline,effective communication, realistic expectations, experiencingnew attitudes toward these children, seeing the worldthrough the child’s eyes, and avoiding problems.KATHY MCNAMARA, M.A., LMFT.SANTA CLARA CLASSROOM4 meetings: Fridays, 6–9 pm, June 3, 10;Saturdays, 9 am–5 pm, June 4, 11.Fee: $295 ($256.50 through May 20).3801-024 (use course-section number to enroll)✓NEWInstructional Strategies forYoung English Language LearnersX300.161 EDUC (1.0 unit)This course helps early childhood teachers developinstructional strategies for English Language Learners (ELL).The course explores second language teaching methods,curriculum, and assessments specific to early childhoodlearning environments. Additional topics include understandingfirst language acquisition and bilingualism, thedevelopment of content and language learning goals,and the psychological nature of language teaching.KIP TELLEZ, Ph.D.CHARLENE ASHTON, Ed.D.SANTA CLARA CLASSROOM2 meetings: Saturday, 9 am–4:30 pm, July 9;Tuesday, 6–9 pm, July 19.Fee: $200 ($180 through June 25).23398-001 (use course-section number to enroll)Autism: Intervention and TreatmentFor course description, see page 8.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) in the ClassroomFor course description, see page 8.Certificate ProgramEarly Childhood Education:Supervision and AdministrationCertificate ContactEducation Department, (408) 861-3860, or e-mailprogram@ucsc-extension.edu.Program OverviewIn California, prospective directors of childcare centersrequire specialized training in administration and supervisionto qualify for licensing. Once licensed, they also requireongoing professional development to renew permits.The ECE Supervision and Administration CertificateProgram at UCSC Extension provides comprehensivepreparation for this role. It is designed specifically forchildcare professionals who aspire to run childcarecenters. The curriculum delivers targeted instructionin budget administration, facilities management, andpersonnel recruitment and supervision.Educators or working professionals interested inexploring careers as directors of private child-care centerswill also benefit from this program, as will parents interestedin learning more about early childhood educationadministration.Certificate RequirementsTo earn the Certificate in Supervision and Administrationof Early Childhood Centers, you must first successfullycomplete the Certificate in Early Childhood Educationor its equivalent, followed by 12 units of requiredcourses and 6 units of ECE electives.Recommended Course SequenceCourses may be taken in any order.PrerequisitesYou must complete the Certificate in Early ChildhoodEducation or its equivalent before registering forthese courses.FOR CERTIFICATE APPLICATION INFORMATION ANDINFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING CREDIT FROM OTHERSCHOOLS, GO TO UCSC-EXTENSION.EDU.6 To enroll: Use your major credit card at ucsc-extension.edu or call (408) 861-3700.