ECED& 120 - Practicum-Nurturing Relationships

2.0 Credits
Students will apply theories of best practice in an early learning setting. Focus will be on developing supportive relationships while keeping children healthy and safe.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Document a beginning understanding of relationships and practices that support young children’s development in an early learning program through use of observations. [REASON]
Document and describe initial skills in interactions with young children as a basis for relationship-based learning. [ACT]
Demonstrate appropriate practices that ensure and maintain the health, safety, and nutrition of children. [ACT]
Establish supportive relationships with children; guide children as individuals and as part of a group. [COMMUNICATE]
Demonstrate support of children and families in a professional manner. [ACT]
Demonstrate cultural competence and responsiveness within and across cultures; participate in a professional manner to create an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment where all children, youth, and families can take pride in their cultural identities, beliefs, and practices. [EXPLORE]