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May 02, 2024
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ECE 210 - Early Childhood Practicum 5.0 Credits A field based course to further growth as an early childhood professional. A variety of learning experiences are carried out for the children and practicum students. Focus is on application of concepts from previous ECE coursework. S/U grade option.
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competencies in applying principles of child development and current research to effective curriculum planning and implementation in the teaching role in an early childhood program. [REASON]
- Demonstrate a continuum of teaching strategies based on a professional knowledge-base that is adapted to development, individual, and cultural characteristics. [ACT]
- Demonstrate assimilation of what has been learned in completed ECE courses, previous practicums, past experiences and personal teaching philosophy in work with young children and families. [REASON]
- Articulate the reasoning and professional principles upon which the teaching of young children is based. [COMMUNICATE]
- Demonstrate competence using multiple teaching strategies that are responsive to children’s ideas, interests and directions in learning. [ACT]
- Plan a classroom environment, regular experiences, and a two week long curriculum from a developmental and child-centered approach in a professional and personal framework. [REASON]
- Apply professional knowledge and skills in a leadership role in an early childhood classroom in interactions with children, parents and other professionals. [EXPLORE]
- Provide evidence of using reflective thought as a basis for decision-making and teaching practices. [COMMUNICATE]
- Demonstrate teaching practices in professionally defined content areas that are integrated throughout student created curriculum. [REASON]
- Document the process of self-assessment for creating a personal and professional teaching philosophy that demonstrates being inclusive and respectful of children and families in a diverse community. [ACT]
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