ECED 192 - Early Childhood Education Practicum II

4 CR

Develop and implement a research project applied to an early childhood setting, and create a professional teaching portfolio. Related topics include: activity planning, developing teaching resources, and making positive connections with young children.

Prerequisite(s): ECED 191 with a ‘C’ or better and permission of Instructor.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate practices through working in a classroom for young children, under supervision of a mentor teacher.
Demonstrate the ability to facilitate children’s learning during individual, small and large group play-based activities, with sensitivity to individual and group needs.
Demonstrate techniques for communicating effectively with young children, using positive guidance techniques, and sensitivity to individual differences.
Document children’s experiences and learning in a format that can be shared with children, colleagues, and families.
Design and implement a research project with practical application to an early childhood education setting.
Develop a professional portfolio documenting understanding of the NAEYC Core Standards for Teachers of Young Children.
Demonstrate understanding and respect for professional and ethical guidelines for early childhood educators.

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