Title: Develop a list of general health practices for adults and children in an early childhood education program.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-18) > Section: Analyzing Healthy and Safe Environments for Children

Development should include listing practices associated with food preparation, cleaning and sanitation of equipment and materials, mealtime behavior, and interaction among staff and children to ensure a healthy environment and prevent the spread of illness.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the basic health practices and prevention procedures regarding illness and disease?
- What procedures can be implemented to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment?
- What are the standards, laws, and regulations regarding a healthy learning environment?
- What are proper hand-washing techniques?

Communication

- What criteria are used to decide how to provide a healthy learning environment?
- How can the standards for a healthy learning environment be communicated to employees, parents, and children?

Leadership

- What are the universal precautions procedures?
- How can one ensure that the universal precautions procedures are followed?
- What historical circumstances led to the formation of current health practices in this country?

Management

- What are the steps to implementing healthy practices that comply with state regulations?
- What training procedures and checks can be in place to ensure employees follow healthy practices?