ECED-1010 — CDA Preparatory Seminar I
ECED - 1010 CDA Preparatory Seminar I ECED - 1010 CDA Preparatory Seminar I This course is an introduction to early childhood education including an overview of the profession. The focus is on the development of children, specifically focused on developmentally age-appropriate needs in the basic areas of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and basic program management. Learning experiences and assignments are individualized based upon a training needs assessment and will focus on the student’s specific interests as a childcare professional. In addition to the weekly WNCC classroom seminar, the student is expected to work in one or more local early childhood centers a minimum number of credits per week to satisfy practicum field placement requirements. For interested students, this course provides both 45-clock credits of formal childcare education and 120 credits of experience working with children, which could be used towards CDA certification. Lecture Classroom Hours: 45