Preschool Practicum

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to teach children ages 3 years through 5 years. Teacher candidates taking this course will participate in an intensive 60-hour, hands-on learning experience in selected preschool/pre-kindergarten classrooms. Lesson plan development, lesson implementation, and assessment of preschoolers are addressed in this course. Teacher candidates learn how to effectively work with preschoolers/pre -kindergarteners from various cultural and ability backgrounds, including those young children with developmental delays and English Language Learners.