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Preschool CDA®I Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Preschool CDA® I Internship is the first course in a series of five that present the knowledge and skills needed for certification as a Child Development Associate® through the Council for Professional Recognition’s Child Development Associate® National Credentialing Program. Course standards are aligned with the credential’s requirements. Preschool CDA® I Internship presents concepts of child development and highlights the importance of providing a safe, healthy environment.
Summarize safety practices observed in the preschool internship settingDevelop a lesson plan to teach safety concepts to preschoolersGenerate a plan for maintaining a safe classroom and enforcing safety rules and standards. 52 Preschool CDA® I InternshiObserve and document practices for maintaining a healthy classroom environmentDesign a five-day menu based on USDA guidelines for preschoolers’ nutritional needsIdentify forms commonly used in the preschool setting to document illness, injuries, and specific health needsCreate a professional competency statement that reflects a personal commitment to maintaining a safeIdentify the elements of the internship classroom that meet the standards for a high-quality learning environment as defSelect appropriate materials for a preschool settingDesign a preschool classroom space that meets the standards set by the Council for Professional RecognitionSummarize the steps of the CDA® credentialing processCompare and contrast trends in early childhood education practices through the 20th and 21st centuriesCreate and defend a personal educational philosophy that is supported by research