EDUC220 Practicum in Education
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Education
- I. Course Number and Title
- EDUC220 Practicum in Education
- II. Number of Credits
- 6 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4500
- IV. Prerequisites
- Current enrollment in Early Childhood, Childcare, or Instructional Assistant program, academic qualification, and permission of the Department of Social & Behavioral Science, EDUC105 (C or better), EDUC115 (C or better); Instructional Assistant: EDUC100 (C or better), PSYC180 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- This course includes 15 hours of fieldwork per week. Department of Education clearances required.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students apply their knowledge and skills in an early childhood classroom for 15 hours each week. In this "hands-on" experience in a local school or childcare placement, students create and implement standards-based, developmentally appropriate learning environments and experiences. Course includes supervisory visitations, extensive written work, and a weekly seminar class.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:- understand and demonstrate the qualities of an Early Childhood professional;
- engage in supportive working relationships with colleagues and demonstrate appropriate interactions with children and families;
- design and implement developmentally-appropriate activities and play for all young children, including those with disabilities;
- demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as an Early Childhood professional in the Early Childhood classroom; and
- practice the skills of observation and reflection as part of the assessment process needed to design effective instruction and environments for early learning.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Writing behavioral and general instructional objectives
- Writing lesson plans
- Ethical behavior
- Job interview/writing resumes
- State rules and regulations for day care settings
- Classroom management
- Use of computers in the classroom
- Children with special needs in the preschool classroom
- Teacher certification
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Assessment methods for course learning goals includes projects, teacher evaluations, case studies, class participation, and discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally-selected textbook. Details provided by the instructor of each course section. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date -11/98; New Core 8/2015; Revised 9/17