EDEC 2200 Early Childhood Practicum
The student will gain intensive, supervised teaching experience in an early childhood education setting. The focus will be on developing skills for the care and education of young children, developing a portfolio, plus increasing awareness of administrative skills and current issues in the field. During the semester, students are required to work/volunteer a total of 60 hours in a directed field experience at an instructor-approved site, and attend weekly discussion seminars as scheduled. A current Wyoming substitute teaching permit or completed approved background check is needed before placement in a classroom. See instructor on appropriate forms and required fee. Prerequisites: Completion of
EDEC 1100,
EDEC 1300, and
EDEC 1305 or instructor's permission. (1 lect., 4 lab.)