Standards Curriculum MapBourbon County Schools

Level: High school Grade and/or Course: Child development Services Updated: 5/16/12 e.g. = Example only

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can”

Statements)Vocabulary

1-15 Overview of child care programs and professions

R 2.0.13 Analyze the content as it applies to students’ lives and/or real world issues.PL-VS 4.1.3 Job and career opportunities vary at the state, national and international levels based on demand for goods and services and available resources.OK005 Determine criteria for selecting care and services for children

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Common Assessments

Unit Assessments

Explain how social and economic changes have increased the need for childcare services.

Describe the career opportunities in the early childhood profession.

Describe the CCCC and CDA Credentials.

List the characteristics and the responsibilities of the early childcare teacher.

List and describe the various types of early childhood programs available to parents and their children.

Essential VocabularyEarly ChildhoodLicensing SpecialistChild development associate credentialAdvisory boardLiability insurancePolicyPhilosophy

ImportantNannyAu pairEthics

Nice to knowSelf-correctingStaff-to-child

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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of program.

Evaluate the components of center accreditation.

Compare and contrast Kentucky’s and NAYCE accreditation criteria.

ratioLicensing laws

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

16-36 Learning Environments in Curriculum

PL-H-1.2.1 The process of human reproduction and development begins with conception and continues through birth, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.OB 005 Put into effect strategies that promote children’s growth and developmentOC 002 Implement learning activities in all curriculum areas that meet the developmental needs of children.

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Justify the importance of play.

Explain how children learn through play.

Identify different types of play that children exhibit.

List criteria for purchasing toys and equipment for a child care program.

Evaluate the contribution of toys and equipment to the overall

Essential VocabularyClassificationCooperative playDramatic playPreschoolerSeriationLearning centersImmunizationRoutineScheduleTransitionOpen-ended materialsClosed-ended materials

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OC 005 Arrange learning centers that provide for children’s exploration, discovery, and development.OC 006 Establish activities, routines, and transitions.OG 002 Examine interrelationships among physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects of human growth and development.

effectiveness of the learning environment.

Identify the learning centers that should be included in a preschool setting and their purposes.

Describe the essential components of each learning center for optimum learning.

Examine the teacher’s role in facilitating and maintaining learning activities and activity centers.

Evaluate how learning activities and learning centers affect the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children.

Identify the learning centers that should be

Thematic unit

ImportantStereotypeRational countingRote countingEmpathyCPRHeimlich maneuverAntibodiesChild abuseChild neglectVaccineSelf-directedSphincter musclesNice to knowCubbyToxicTraffic patternIsolationNontoxicAccident log

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included in a preschool setting.

List factors that should be considered when planning an indoor child care environment.

Analyze the organization and arrangement of rooms in a childcare program.

Evaluate the arrangement of the classroom as it contributes to learning.

Discuss how outdoor sensory experiences benefit children.

List factors that influence the organization and arrangement of the outdoor environment.

Create a sensory-appropriate indoor environment for a childcare center.

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Select toys and equipment developmentally appropriate for this environment.

Days Unit/Topic Common Core Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

37-52 Child Growth & Development: Recommended Practices

AC007 Describe and explain the role of geneticsAC009 Analyzes and evaluate environmental issuesOB001 Examine child development theories and their implications for educational and childcare practicesOE001 Establish developmentally appropriate guidelines for behaviorOE002 Demonstrate problem-solving skills with childrenOE003 Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with childrenOG001 Examine physical, emotional, social, and intellectual developmentOH001 Investigate the impact of heredity and environment on human

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Define and share knowledge of ‘learning windows’.

Explain how the current brain research information affects ‘learning windows’.

Differentiate between the areas of development.

Characterizes broad age-ranges related to development.Explain how children progress through developmental stages.

Identify various learning styles.

Distinguish between nature vs. nurture.

Essential VocabularyCephalocaudalMaturationProximodistalSequenceObject permanencePerceptual motor skillsEgocentricAccommodationAutonomyIndustryInferiority

ImportantValuesEmotionsMotor skillsStranger anxietyInfancyBonding

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growth and developmentOH004 Examine the effects of life events on individuals’ physical and emotional developmentOI001 Examine the role of nurturance on human growth and developmentOJ001 Examine parenting roles across the life spanOJ004 Determine societal conditions that impact parenting across the life spanOK001 Choose nurturing practices that support human growth and developmentOK003 Assess common practices and emerging research about discipline on human growth and developmentPL-H-1.2.1 The process of human reproduction and development begins with conception and continues through birth, childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

The student will be able to list ways to support and extend learning.

The student will be able to explain the advantage of using hands-on experiences.

The student will compare the different types of activities and play experiences

Demonstrate effective communication techniques for leading to positive reinforcement.

Identify alternative guidance strategies for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Identify age-appropriate activities that are supported by each theorists.

Role model

Nice to knowSelf-esteemSelf-conceptEye-hand coordinationReflexesPreoperational period

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Days Unit/Topic Common Core Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

53-63 Family Involvement and Community Partnerships

Demonstrate techniques for positive collaborative relationships with children.

Describe appropriate strategies and techniques for collaboration with families and colleagues

Develop techniques that maintain daily communication with families.

Articulate reasons for involving families in the education of young children

PL-VS 4.3.1 Employers look for employees who have positive work habits and a good work ethicPL-VS 4.3.2 The work habits/ethics can impact the success of a group

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Unit Assessments

Explain reasons for getting parent involvement in a child care program.

Cite advantages and disadvantages of various methods for involving parents in the program.

Describe the importance of a positive caregiver/family alliance.

Write a letter to parents.

Identify components appropriate to share with the community.

Describe the three phases of a parent

Essential VocabularyStaff turnover

Care provider report form

Parent report form

Receptive language

productive language

separation anxiety

negativism

Literacy

Cooperative learning

Open door policy

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teacher conference.

Evaluate an effective parent teacher conference.

Support groups

Referrals

Community service directory

ImportantOn demandTemper tantrum

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

64-84 Professional Development/Professionalism

PL-VS 4.1.3 Job and career opportunities vary at the state, national, and international levels based on demand for goods and services and available resources PL-VS4.2.1 Short- and long-term career goals should be based on an individual’s personality, values, interest, aptitudes, abilities and post-secondary opportunitiesPL-VS 4.2.2 There are basic academic skills and preparation levels required or useful for various jobs and careers

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Unit Assessments

Assess rewards, drawbacks, career opportunities, education, and certification requirements needed for a career with children.

. Develop letter of application

Develop resume

Complete a job

Essential VocabularyProfessional Professional ethicsNetworkingReferencesInterviewProfessionalismEntrepreneurContinuing educationConfidentialityAdvocacyAdvocates

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PL-VS 4.2.3 The advantages and disadvantages of jobs and careers in various occupational areas should be evaluatedPL-VS 4.2.4 There are various post-secondary options to be considered when selecting or preparing for employment or a career pathPL-VS 4.3.1 Employers look for employees who have positive work habits and a good work ethicPL-VS 4.3.2 The work habits/ethics can impact the success of a groupPL-VS 4.4.1 Life-long earning potential, job options, and job satisfaction are generally related to the amount and kind of educational training of the workerPL-VS 4.4.3 Team skills are important in future schooling and in today’s workplacePL-VS 4.5.1 A career portfolio should include self assessment, a resume, letters of reference, certifications of training, samples of work

application Develop list of

questions to ask during an interview

Practice skills needed for job interviewing

Compose a thank you letter to the interviewer

Develop portfolio

Evaluate the qualities of a successful early childhood teacher.

Describe the ethical responsibilities of human service professionals.

Evaluate how teamwork, leadership skills, and problem-solving skills

ImportantResumeLetter of applicationCover letterCriminal background checkConferencesCharacter

Nice to knowDress codeSelf-controlTime managementBurnout

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PL-VS 4.5.2 The following skills are needed to seek, obtain, maintain, and change jobs/careers and post-secondary opportunitiesOE 004OE005OF 001-OF 005OD 006OD 007

aid the early childhood teacher.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

85-100 Child Assessment and Observation

PL-H-1.1.1 Students will identify social interaction skills (e.g., respect, self-advocacy, cooperation, communication, identifying and being open to different perspectives and points of view, empathy, personal growth, relationship building, fulfilling commitments) and explain why individuals have rights and responsibilities to engage in and promote positive social interactions.

AA003 Demonstrate competence in writing and editing documents, using correct grammar, and

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Unit Assessments

1. Outline observation and participation techniques used when working with young children2. Examine the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of infants, toddlers, and preschool age children

Demonstrate guidelines for observing children.

Demonstrate different

Anecdotal recordChecklistEvent recordFrequency countNaturalisticObservationParticipant observerRating scaleRunning record

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punctuationAA005 Demonstrate competence in making oral formal and informal presentations including selecting and using mediaED003 Communicate with customersED006 Elect appropriate communication methodsOB 002 Determine a variety of assessment methods to observe and interpret children’s growth and developmentOB003 Consider cultural and environmental influences with assessing children’s developmentOB004 Determine special needs of children

types of observation.

Demonstrate guidelines for observing children.Create an anecdotal observation.

Demonstrate guidelines for observing children.Evaluate information obtained from child observations.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

101-116

Health Safety and Nutrition PL-H-1.6.3 There are strategies that help adolescents and adults avoid health and safety hazardsPL-H-1.6.4 There are emergency procedures for

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Formative

Describe guidelines for promoting children’s safety.

Utilize ways to

EmpathyCPRHeimlich maneuverAntibodiesChild abuse

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responding to emergency situations.PL-H-1.8.1 Strategies for dealing with peer pressure, harassment, violence, and managing stress vary PL-H-1.8.2 There are strategies for building success as adultsOD 001 Manage physical space to maintain a safe, and healthy learning environment OD 002 Apply safe and healthy practices that comply with state regulationsOD 003 Implement strategies to teach children health, safety, and sanitation habits.OD 005 Document symptoms of child abuse and neglect and use appropriate procedures to report suspected abuse or neglect to the designated authorities OD 006 Implement basic health practices and prevention procedures for workers and children regarding childhood illness and communicable diseasesOD 007 Demonstrates security and emergency

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Common Assessments

Unit Assessments

promote fire safety in an early childhood program.

Examine the procedures for treating poisonings.

Identify employees who must report suspected abuse.

Describe four (4) types of child abuse.

Examine at least five (5) physical or behavioral indicators of child abuse or neglect.

Distinguish between accidental injuries and child abuse or neglect.

List and describe the steps to follow when reporting

Child neglectVaccineSphincter muscles

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procedures.OF 003 Implement federal, state, and local standards, policies, regulations and laws which impact children, families, and programsOL 002 Appraise community resources that provide opportunities related to parenting OL 003 Review current laws and policies related to parentingOK 004 Assess the impact of abuse and neglect on children and families and determine methods for prevention

suspected abuse.

Construct a healthful diet for a child.

Describe nutritional problems that can result from a poor diet.

Name the food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children and analyze the main nutrients they supply.

Plan and evaluate nutritious and appealing meals and snacks for children.

Analyze procedures for caring for a child who has had an accident.

Acquire CPR and first aid

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certification Analyze

procedures for caring for an ill child.

Evaluate steps for controlling the spread of communicable diseases

Explain the proper hand washing techniques

Describe the steps of care for a child who becomes ill in the child care center

Evaluate the caretaker’s responsibility when caring for children with special illnesses and needs

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Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

116-125

Program Management and Evaluation

PL-VS 4.1.1 Career planning has an impact on future physical, mental, and emotional well being.PL-VS 4.3.1 Employers look for employees who have positive work habits and good work ethic.

OC001 Examine a variety of curriculum and instructional modelsOF004 Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment to program goals and improvementsOC003 Implement an integrated curriculum that incorporates a child's language, learning styles, home experiences, and cultural valuesOC004 Demonstrate a variety of teaching methods to meet individual needs of childrenOG001 Examine physical, emotional, social, and

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Evaluate principles related to how children learn through play.

Explain the role of play in children’s learning

Describe the characteristics of different learning styles

Summarize the concept of multiple intelligences

Analyze how grouping of children affects teaching

Justify how children learn.

Describe factors to consider in curriculum planning.

Justify why “themes” are

Job descriptionsOrganizational chartReference checkInventory recordBoardProgram governanceAdvisory boardGoverning boardFinancial managementPublic relations

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intellectual development used as a basis for planning curriculum.

Create a block plan and lesson plan for one week of a program

Create a bulletin board

Explain the purposes of licensing and other regulations affecting child care programs.

Interpret the Kentucky’s Licensed Child Care Regulations.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements)

Vocabulary

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50 DAYS

Playschool9 weeks in fall semester and 9 weeks in spring semester

Organize art, music, language arts, math and science activities for young children.Demonstrate skills in caring for young children in a variety of work sites.Analyze a daily schedule for infants, toddlers, and preschool children in-group care.Utilize computer technology in teaching young children.

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Students will plan and implement lesson plans.

Students will plan and implement graduation program.

Close ended materialOpen ended materialsManipulativeTeachable momentsThematic unitLesson plan

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