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- Effective Term:
- Summer 2014 through Winter 2015
- Course Number:
- ECE 131C
- Course Title:
- Practicum for Experienced Teachers 3
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 90
Course Description
Improves and strengthens advanced intermediate level skills for working with children ages birth-5 in a group setting at work sites. Includes the use of developmentally and culturally appropriate methods to support guidance and conflict resolution; development, implementation, and evaluation of environments and curriculum; and facilitation of classroom management. Department permission required based on work experience and previous coursework.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
- Use an understanding of children’s characteristics and needs from birth through age 5, in order to provide appropriate care and education.
- Respond to children using an understanding of diverse family and community characteristics.
- Use appropriate observation, documentation, and other assessment tools and approaches to support the development of children.
- Engage in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice.
Course Activities and Design
Actively participate in seminar discussions and activities.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Review collected materials for a professional portfolio documenting achievement of the NAEYC Standards for Initial Professional Preparation.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Integrating knowledge of child development and learning;
- Family and community relationships;
- Observation, documentation, and assessment;
- Developmentally effective approaches;
- The use of content to build meaningful curriculum;
- Professionalism