Early Childhood Practicum

Catalog description

This course emphasizes the early childhood curriculum, planning for teaching, classroom management and teacher-student interactions. It requires the application of knowledge acquired in EDU-271. Experience will be gained through 150 hours of participation and supervision in a primary setting (P-3) under the direction of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor in an accredited school. Professional development seminars will be included. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: EDU-290 and EDU-271. Co-requisites: EDS-388, EDS-354, EDS-355, EDS-365 and Admission to the Teacher Education Program.