Draft - Careers With Children
(Updated 3/28/00)
1. The student uses a variety of ways to communicate ideas that empower, strengthen, and improve the lives of individuals and families.
- 1. uses the Internet to research early childhood topics
- 2. surveys early childhood publications
- 3. analyzes and present information to class that is relevant to early childhood issues
2. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to manage human, economic, material, and information resources to improve the quality of life for individuals and families.
- 1. identifies educational and other requisites for specific child-related jobs
- 2. analyzes the criteria to be used in a family's selection of a child care provider
- 3. gathers and shares information regarding early childhood information via the Internet
- 4. Compares Early Childhood Program to National Standards of Quality
3. The student applies the Family Consumer Science (FCS) knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems.
- 1. analyzes and selects age appropriate discipline techniques
- 2. researches Washington Administrative Code as it pertains to childhood safety concerns and abuse
- 3. outlines a teacher's legal obligation to report abuse
4. The student applies strategies for balancing the responsibilities of home, school, and work.
- 1. examines potential career choices
- 2. demonstrates collaborative working relationships with families, community, and social support systems
- 3. demonstrates teamwork skills in community and workplace settings
- 4. identifies job opportunities by listening to guest speakers in the field of child care who explain opportunities for professional careers
- 5. demonstrates work ethics and professionalism