What is the field of early childhood?
The early childhood field of care and education consists of the sum of organizations, advocates, policymakers, and communities that together are focused on making sure “that children from birth through age five are safe, healthy, eager to learn, and ready to succeed in school.” (Build Initiative) Those who are part of the field seek to bring together and develop the best services, programs, and policies to support children’s well being and learning.
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- I want to take ECE 254, Field Work in Early Childhood Education, but I do not have a job working with children. Can the college help me find a placement?
- Can I use my present job teaching children for ECE 254, Field Work in Early Childhood Education?
- Is there any alternative to ECE 254, Field Work in Early Childhood Education?