Pre-School Teacher/Director Certificate Program
Bethesda Christian University offers programs designed to train teachers and directors of preschools, child care centers, and family child care homes. In order to receive the preschool teacher certificate, students must complete the following courses with an average grade of C or better: EC 101, 102, 103, and 201. Infant and toddler care providers also need to complete EC 320 class. Preschool director certificate requires completion of the courses for the teacher certificate and EC 202.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
1) Understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
2) Understand the principles of curriculum development, analysis of learning environment, and instructional strategies.
3) Understand the value of play in Early Childhood education.
4) Understand changing family patterns such as single-parent family, blended family, etc.
5) Have classroom management skills including discipline.
6) Develop learning centers.
7) Have staff management skills such as hiring, evaluation, and supervision.
8) Design operating policies such as contracts and job description. |
