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PDC #1 Introduction to Child Care (Introduction to Program Development) *ED POL 381 (UWM Catalog #)  
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This introductory three-credit course enables students to work effectively with young children, including children with special needs. This is the first course of the Program Development Credential, providing an overview of program development - exploring definitions, roles, ethics and responsibilities and setting the context for the next three courses. This course will define and describe what an early care and education/youth care program is and what it means to be responsible for developing and implementing a high-quality program. The course will further explore the roles and responsibilities of the people implementing the program.
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This course is inclusive of the DCF 45-hour ICCP training, Introduction to the Child Care Profession
ED POL 381: Course subject and catalog number
3 credits (undergraduate)
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Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼
- Understand the roles, responsibilities and relationships involved in program development and implementation
- Understand the primary duties involved in program development and implementation as it relates to the program for children: curriculum, environment, assessment & evaluation, staff development and full integration of regulatory processes
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of child development principles and theories and developmentally appropriate practice, as well as the ability to supervise the implementation of these effectively across a program
- Develop a working knowledge of brain development and its relationship to the learning environment, as well as the ability to communicate this knowledge to teachers, other staff and families
- Articulate a working knowledge and understanding of the WMELS as the foundation for a high-quality early care and education environment and develop effective strategies for sharing and implementing the WMELS across the program
- Develop strategies for establishing a program-wide respect for diversity, inclusion and cultural competence in curriculum, relationships and planning
- Understand the importance of effective communication strategies for working with families and staff
- Develop a working knowledge and understanding of positive guidance strategies when caring for children, as well as the ability to supervise the implementation of these across the program
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Mon., Jun. 17-Sat., Aug 17 (No class week of 7/1)
Location:
Instructor: Pam Bennett, M.S., Instructor
Fee: $1011
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program No. ED POL 381
Note: This is a 3-credit course.
Registration Deadline: Mon., June 3
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15 Tue., Sept. 3-Dec. 10
6-8:45pm
Location: Plymouth Church (Click link for directions)
Instructor: Mary Andres, M.S.
Fee: $1050 (est.) New rates to be determined by 8/1.
Program No. ED POL 381
Note: Meets on Tuesday evenings only.
This is a 3-credit course
Location moves to UWM Children's Center after the 1st class.
Registration Deadline: Mon., Aug. 26
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Mon., Oct. 14-Sat., Dec. 14 (No class wk of 11/25)
Location:
Instructor: Pam Bennett, M.S., Instructor
Fee: $1050 (est.) New rates to be determined by 8/1.
Program No. ED POL 381
Note: This is a 3-credit course.
Registration Deadline: Mon., Sept. 30
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For more information, contact: |
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Miriam Malone, Program Manager, mir@uwm.edu, 414-227-3133
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