200

Total Hours

8

Core Modules

6

CDA Goals

120

Formal Education Hours

Course Modules

Goal I: Safe, Healthy Learning Environment

30 Hours

Learn to establish and maintain safe, healthy learning environments for children.

Instructional Methods:

Lecture, roleplay, safety drills, small group work

Materials:

CDA Competency Standards book, Health/safety posters, Emergency response templates

Evaluation:

Safety checklist, quizzes, class participation

Goal II: Physical & Intellectual Competence

30 Hours

Develop skills to advance physical, cognitive, and creative development in children.

Instructional Methods:

video analysis, lesson planning

Materials:

Developmentally appropriate activity materials, Children's books, Learning centers setup guides

Evaluation:

Lesson plans, written reflections, portfolio

Goal III: Social & Emotional Development

25 Hours

Master techniques for supporting social and emotional development through positive guidance.

Instructional Methods:

Case studies, scenario discussion, guided journaling

Materials:

Emotion recognition tools, Guidance strategy cards, Behavior management toolkit

Evaluation:

Reflection paper, peer feedback, quiz

Goal IV: Positive Family Relationships

20 Hours

Build skills for fostering productive relationships with families and communities.

Instructional Methods:

Family-teacher conference roleplays, newsletters, outreach plans

Materials:

Family engagement templates, Classroom communication binders

Evaluation:

Mock interviews, portfolio samples

Goal V: Program Management

30 Hours

Learn to ensure well-run, responsive programs through effective management and assessment.

Instructional Methods:

Child observation practice, assessment tools, classroom setup

Materials:

Daily routine schedules, Assessment forms, Child observation logs

Evaluation:

Assessment report, classroom layout plan

Goal VI: Professionalism & Ethics

15 Hours

Develop professional skills and understanding of ethical practices in early childhood education.

Instructional Methods:

Guest speakers, ethics case studies, resume writing

Materials:

NAEYC Code of Ethics, CDA portfolio guides, Career development handouts

Evaluation:

Professionalism self-evaluation, resume

CDA Portfolio Development & Exam Preparation

30 Hours

Complete your professional portfolio and prepare for the CDA exam and verification visit.

Instructional Methods:

CDA mock interview, application support, portfolio coaching

Materials:

CDA Application Packet, Professional Portfolio Templates, Exam practice questions

Evaluation:

Mock interview, completed portfolio

Workplace Experience / Field Observation

20 Hours

Gain practical experience through observation in licensed early childhood education settings.

Instructional Methods:

Observation in licensed ECE setting; feedback from instructor

Materials:

Observation checklist, Teacher journal, Supervisor feedback forms

Evaluation:

Practicum observation report, supervisor input

Evaluation Methods

Class Participation

Active engagement and attendance in all class sessions

Written Assessments

Quizzes, reflection papers, and written assignments

Performance Evaluations

Role-play scenarios and child observation exercises

Portfolio Completion

Development of comprehensive professional portfolio

Mock Exams

Practice CDA exam and verification visit preparation

Instructor Feedback

Final instructor evaluation and personalized feedback

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