Early Childhood Licensure Teaching Practicum

Catalog description

Early Childhood licensure teaching practicum is a capstone experience. Field placements will be determined by the program coordinator and will be in school-based early childhood classrooms for a total of 150 hours ranging from pre-kindergarten through second grade, with the opportunity to observe different grade levels. Students’ participation evolves from observation to demonstration of competencies to be in-charge of the classroom. Observations and reflections are an integral part of curriculum implementation and teaching practice. Seminars focus on integrating theory and practice of child development, curriculum planning, individualized instruction, special needs, anti-bias curriculum, trauma informed practice and on-going reflective assessment of self and children's learning. Note: CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting and Health Requirements must be met, and students must meet with the Program Coordinator the semester prior to enrollment in ECE 261. Restricted to Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Licensure Transfer option students. Orientation is held the first week of classes. Seminar meets seven times over the course of the semester. Prerequisite(s): ECE 260 and ECE 222 with a grade of C or better. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Oral Communication.