Out-of-School Time Entry Level Training (OST-ELT)
Introduction to Course
Welcome to Out-of- School Time Entry Level Training. The program you work in could be referred to as “afterschool”, “extended day”, “enrichment”, “youth club”, or “school-age”. All of these programs are considered Out-of -School Time programs. This course will introduce you to the basics of being a teacher in an Out-of- School Time program.Course Objectives
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- After taking this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in an out-of- school time setting.
- Model good communication skills and understand the importance of effective communication between children, parents, and others.
- Plan a safe program that allows children to explore on their own with a variety of choices and options.
- Recognize the characteristics of school-age children and how play connects to child development.
- Respond to challenging behavior using positive approaches while communicating clearly to children.
- Develop a variety of learning environments with the understanding of how physical space affects both teaching and learning.
- Provide and promote a healthy out-of- school time program.
- Identify different types of emergency procedures and apply knowledge required for handling them.
Modules
(OST-ELT) Unit 1
Lessons
- Out-of-School Time Entry Level Training Pretest
- Introduction: Professional School-Age Care
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Quality Out-of-School Time Programs
- Lesson 2: Child Care Services and Out-of-School Time Programs (Part 1)
- Lesson 2: Child Care Services and Out-of-School-Time Programs (Part 2)
- Unit 1: Quiz 1
- Lesson 3: Responsibilities of an Out-of-School Time Teacher
- Lesson 4: Characteristics of Effective Out-of-School Time Teachers (Part 1)
- Lesson 4: Characteristics of Effective Out-of-School Time Teachers (Part 2)
- Lesson 4: Characteristics of Effective Out-of-School Time Teachers (Part 3)
- Unit 1: Quiz 2
(OST-ELT) Unit 2
Lessons
- Lesson 1: Orientation Procedures for New Staff Members
- Lesson 2: Supporting Director or Staff Members to Attend Workshops
- Lesson 3: Constructing a Professional Library
- Lesson 4: Staff Meetings
- Unit 2: Quiz 1
- Lesson 5: Observation and Evaluation of Staff
- Lesson 6: Requesting Help and Guidance
- Lesson 7: Relationship Between Program Staff and Program Host
- Unit 2: Quiz 2
(OST-ELT) Unit 3
Lessons
(OST-ELT) Unit 4
Lessons
- Introduction: Program Planning and Activities
- Lesson 1: Schedule Flexibility
- Lesson 2: Scheduling to Meet Children’s Interests and Needs
- Lesson 3: Planning Activities Using Children’s Interests and Abilities
- Lesson 4: Transitions and Daily Schedules
- Unit 4: Quiz 1
- Lesson 5: Field Trips and Special Activities
- Lesson 6: Talking to Children About Ideas Related to Their Play
- Lesson 7: Independence
- Unit 4: Quiz 2
(OST-ELT) Unit 5
Lessons
- Introduction: Child Development
- Lesson 1: Understanding Children and Youth Development
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of School-Age Children
- Lesson 3: Inclusion
- Unit 5: Quiz 1
- Lesson 4: Bullying
- Lesson 5: Characteristics of Physical Health
- Lesson 6: Motor Skills
- Unit 5: Quiz 2
- Lesson 7: Intellectual Development
- Lesson 8: How Children Learn
- Lesson 9: Social and Emotional Development
- Lesson 10: Relationship of Play to Child Development
- Unit 5: Quiz 3
(OST-ELT) Unit 6
Lessons
(OST-ELT) Unit 7
Lessons
- Introduction: Learning Environments
- Lesson 1: Preparing the Environment
- Lesson 2: Creative Arts
- Lesson 3: Music and Movement
- Lesson 4: Blocks and Construction
- Unit 7: Quiz 1
- Lesson 5: Drama and Theater
- Lesson 6: Language and Reading
- Lesson 7: Math and Reasoning
- Lesson 8: Science and Nature
- Unit 7: Quiz 2
(OST-ELT) Unit 8
Lessons
- Introduction: Health and Safety
- Lesson 1: Guiding Children’s Health
- Lesson 2: Isolating Sick Children
- Lesson 3: Managing Contagious Illnesses
- Lesson 4: Administering Medication
- Unit 8: Quiz 1
- Lesson 5: Notifications
- Lesson 6: Proper Health Precautions
- Lesson 7: Identify Good Nutrition Practices
- Unit 8: Quiz 2
- Lesson 8: Hygienic Practices (Part 1)
- Lesson 8: Hygienic Practices (Part 2)
- Lesson 9: Children’s Mental and Physical Health
- Lesson 10: Safety Procedures
- Lesson 11: Transportation Safety
- Lesson 12: Field Trip Safety
- Unit 8: Quiz 3
(OST-ELT) Unit 9
Lessons
- Introduction: Handling Emergencies
- Lesson 1: Types of Emergencies
- Lesson 2: Responding to Emergencies
- Unit 9: Quiz 1
- Lesson 3: Child Abuse and Neglect (Part 1)
- Lesson 3: Child Abuse and Neglect (Part 2)
- Lesson 3: Child Abuse and Neglect (Part 3)
- Lesson 3: Child Abuse and Neglect (Part 4)
- Lesson 3: Child Abuse and Neglect (Part 5)
- Lesson 3: Child Abuse and Neglect (Part 6)
- Unit 9: Quiz 2
- Out-of-School Time Entry Level Training Post Test Quiz
- Oklahoma DHS Registry Information for Out-of-School Time Entry Level Training (OST-ELT)
Other Lessons
Introduction: Professionalism
Lesson 8: Responsibilities of Each Staff Member
Out-of-school time teachers function as both a teacher and a nurturer of children. Responsibilities of a teacher vary from one setting to another. These responsibilities can be both demanding and fulfilling. A list of responsibilities for out-of-school time teachers might include the following: Attend staff meetings. Participate in planning center programs. Set up activities. Prepare…
Introduction: Communication
Communication can be defined as an exchange of information between two or more people. It is a two-way process that involves both sending and receiving messages. Communication is the key to a successful out-of-school time program. Teachers who communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff members help provide an environment that allows each to…
Lesson 4: Modeling Good Communication Skills
Modeling Good Communication Skills Modeling good communication with children is essential to promote language development. Young children need to hear the language spoken to learn to speak themselves. An important, but often overlooked, element in promoting and stimulating children’s communication is the mix of children. Because children learn so much of their language through imitation,…
Lesson 3: Listening Skills
Listening Skills For good communication to happen, the listener must have skills to receive the message. Listening skills include: Maintain eye contact when others are speaking. Note: Be aware of cultural differences when using eye contact. Avoid interrupting. Allow the sender to complete his/her thoughts before speaking. Accept sender’s ideas and feeling. Provide feedback…