Course Description

Practicum placement in a daycare, nursery school, early elementary grades in grade school or other agencies that deal with students, children and/or families. The student will have the opportunity to interact with individuals and assist with planning for curriculum or program activities under direct supervision. Three contact hours is equivalent to 96 practicum hours in an early education and/or family/child setting. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Recitation Hours

3

Required Prerequisites

ECE 101

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Record observations during their internship experiences.

Application:

• Use their skills while working directly with children in the classroom daily activities.

Integration:

• Assist in lesson planning and implementation as determined by the classroom supervisor.
• Write a reflective journal to connect their experience to their future work in the field of education.

Human Dimension:

• Students explore the nature of the education process and observe how children respond and learn in the classroom setting.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Advocate for the well-being of children/families in their placement program.

Learning How to Learn:

• Analyze their own thinking to complete their course success plan.