Seminar: Advocating and Leading Change in the Pursuit of Justice in Early Childhood Care and…

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This course is a seminar designed to accompany teacher candidates' practicum experience children in diverse and inclusive settings. Seminar sessions support teacher candidates with integrating theory with practice, continuing development of content knowledge, refining methods of teaching, deepening their understanding of how to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds, reflecting on all aspects of professional teaching practice, and developing future goals for professional development. EDUC T469: Practicum in Early Childhood (1 credit hour) This practicum course is to be taken at the same time as T 468 Seminar: Advocating and Leading Change in the Pursuit of Justice in Early Childhood Care and Education. For their practicum experience, teacher candidates will be placed with children ages 0-8 in diverse and inclusive settings. Teacher candidates will complete all requirements and responsibilities of practicum demonstrating an understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards, and teaching as a profession that seeks racial and social equity. Teacher candidates learn to work effectively in planning and teaching with professional colleagues to meet individual students' needs.