Demonstration of early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Practical classroom experiences linking theory and practice, professionalism, and comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum as students design, implement and evaluate experiences for development and learning for young children. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
PREREQ.: CDEV 53; CDEV 65; CDEV 66; CDEV 67; This class meets 9 times per semester for lecture/course content: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22 and 5/6. Additional Practicum time required as follows: 90 hours of non paid fieldwork in approved ECE sites, or 120 hours of paid work experience. Demonstration of early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Practical classroom experiences linking theory and practice, professionalism, and comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum as students design, implement and evaluate experiences for development and learning for young children.
PREREQ.: CDEV 53; CDEV 65; CDEV 66; CDEV 67; Approval of the Child Development Department