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, the student is required to work/volunteer a total of 60 hours in a directed field experience at an instructor-approved site. 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.)
Major Topics
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Child development
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Learning theories
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Activity planning and implementation
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Trends and issues in Early Childhood Education
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Self reflection
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Professional commitment and personal growth
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Examining values and ethics
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Assessment
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Resumes, cover letters, and interviews
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Identify personal learning goals to be met during the practicum experience.
2. Design lesson plans for teaching a thematic unit of study in an early childhood environment for a minimum of one week incorporating language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
3. Explain your current philosophy of developmentally appropriate early childhood education.
4. Compare articles from professional journals relating to current trends and issues in early childhood education.
5. Complete practicum experience of 60 hours and 10 weeks in Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd-grade classroom.