ECD 109 - Portfolio and Exam Preparation for Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification
Credits: 1
1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: ECD 101 , ECD 107 , ECD 103 or ECD 104
Description
This course prepares students to apply for employment in the Early Childhood field and covers the building of a Child Development Associate (CDA) portfolio while preparing students for their CDA exam and classroom observation. Students create and gather physical documentation to demonstrate their knowledge gained through prior Early Childhood coursework. Upon completion of the course, students have a completed CDA portfolio and are prepared for their classroom observation and CDA Council exam to earn CDA certification.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define what constitutes a professional standard per CDA.
- Generate criteria for selecting artifacts for CDA portfolio.
- Create a representative portfolio of CDA standards in appropriate format(s).
- Prepare for a classroom observation required for CDA certification.
- Develop knowledge of competency standards required for the CDA Council exam.
Listed Topics
- Artifacts documentation
- Artifacts management
- Digital file management
- Electronic portfolio format
- CDA credential exam and classroom observation
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023
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