EDEC 295 EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM
Early Childhood practicum is an opportunity for students who have completed the majority of the Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education courses to observe, teach and reflect upon their teaching experience. Students will integrate knowledge gained from previous coursework and experiences to develop and articulate a philosophy and rationale for decisions. Students will apply knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity to create and evaluate environments and experiences. Students will review all major curriculum areas and develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that is individualized and culturally relevant in the areas of physical, cognitive, creative, social, emotional and language development. Implemented curriculum will include an integrated project or learning unit that includes language and literacy, mathematics, science, health and safety, nutrition, social studies, the arts, drama, music and movement activities with children within the age range of zero to eight. On-campus seminars are included in the practicum.
Prerequisite
Instructor’s approval
Offered
Spring