Capstone for Early Childhood Education

Catalog description

This course will provide students the opportunity to integrate theories of child development, faith and learning, and principles of effective early education practice as a culmination of their learning at the bachelor's degree-level. Students will reflect on their knowledge of, understanding about, and ability to apply their learning through the degree program to each of the Teaching Performance Expectations in their practice. Students will build a professional ePortfolio that will demonstrate their competence and achievement of the Teaching Performance Expectations, experience in the field, and preparedness to serve as highly-effective early childhood educators. The next steps in professional development will be discussed and a plan for further growth as a professional in the early education field will be developed.