Become a Teacher – Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

Begin a meaningful career guiding the education and development of young children.  Early Childhood education focuses on positive learning and developmental experiences for infants, toddlers, preschool and primary age children.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare you to work with young children (birth through eight years of age) in a variety of settings. Students are involved in observation, participation and practical experience in a variety of classroom settings. A broad, liberal arts curriculum with emphasis on human relations is also an integral part of the program.

The Elementary Education DTA is designed for future elementary teachers.  It provides a broad foundation in liberal arts and includes beginning course work in education, with hands-on work in elementary school classrooms.

Program Benefits

• Flexible class schedules for part-time and full-time students
• Classes offered during the day, evening, and online
• For new and returning college students (new career or change of career)
• Transfer previous credits to Bellevue College to complete your degree
• Current work with young children can apply to your courses at Bellevue College
• Practical experience in early education classrooms teaching young children
• Financial aid available through the Bellevue College enrollment services
• Scholarships for current child care providers, through Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals, http://www.childcarenet.org or 866-308-3224, or scholarships@childcarenet.org

EARLY LEARNING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
2012 WINTER QUARTER SEMINAR

ECED 198 “Play IS Academic!”
Item # 2120     INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Romppanen
3/3/12 and 3/10/12 (Two Saturdays), 9:00-3:30pm, Room R202

       

PLAY is a critical component of learning in children’s early development, and it DOES teach skills children need for their future success in school.  Research strongly supports the importance of play based learning for children in early childhood settings.  This seminar will highlight the latest play research and explore different ways to look at play as an academic foundation for learning.  Learn strategies for communicating the learning in play, to parents and others, and what you can do to enhance play-based learning in your classroom.
Sharon Romppanen has been with Bellevue College since 1989 as a preschool teacher, and instructor in the Parent Education Program and Early Learning and Teacher Education Program.  Her recent Master’s degree work at Wheelock College has given her inspiration and resources she is eager to share with you.

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To register beginning in November, go to www.bellevuecollege.edu,
Click on Fall Credit Classes    For more information contact the ELTE office at 425-564-2674
*Meets Washington STARS (now MERIT)  requirement of 10 hours and 1 college credit
DID YOU KNOW?  Bellevue College offers DEGREES and CERTIFICATES in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (transfer degree), and an AAS-T degrees which can transfer to Bachelor’s degree programs.  Visit our website www.bellevuecollege.edu/teachered or email for information teachered@bellevuecollege.edu  or call 425-564-2674
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