The Principles and Practices of Christian Early Education is a six-hour course taught by trained instructors and is required for early education certification and the Preschool Associate Credential (PAC). The course is a foundational course and offers topics such as Christian philosophy, child development, the teacher, child guidance techniques, classroom environment, relationships, and personal growth. This course is designed to educate entry level, as well as, seasoned early educators on biblical integration in programs serving children from birth to pre-kindergarten five year olds.
We offer three ways to take the course.
1. Online Training
Sign up for this self-paced, 6 hour course at ACSI's Virtual University.
2. Webinars
Select from a list of upcoming webinars.
Contact your Field Director to sign up for the next webinar or to inquire for the upcoming trainings in your area.
3. Classroom
Some regions may offer this course in a live, classroom setting. Please contact your Field Director or the Assistant Director, Accreditaton and Training for dates and locations.
►Topics
- Philosophy/Christian Worldview
- Child Development
►Erikson's stages
►Specific characteristics of various age groups
►Age appropriate Bible stories
►Inborn temperaments
►Brain development
- The Influence of Classroom Environment
- The Teacher as Facilitator
►Biblical integration
►Developing lesson plans with a curriculum web
►Observation/evaluation
- The Value of Developing Relationships
►Addresses supervisor, co-worker & parents
- The Role of Child Guidance
►Discipline vs Punishment
►Discipline
►Techniques
- The Importance of Personal Growth
►Specific characteristics of various age groups
►Stages of professional growth
►Knowing you are "called" to Christian Early Education
►Goal-setting