CDEV1750 Practicum II
After successful completion of Practicum I, students will continue to demonstrate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision making connections between theory and practice. Students will continue to practice professional behaviors as they apply child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching and learning. They will demonstrate knowledge of curriculum content areas as they develop, implement, and assess curriculum that promote positive development and learning.
Prerequisite
CDEV1725 and Instructor approval
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Perform nutrition promotion skills
Perform appropriate communication skills with colleagues and families
Lead routine activities
Implement age appropriate activities and materials
Analyze cultural sensitivity and diversity
Implement language development experiences
Exhibit characteristics of intentional teaching
Implement activities for individual children
Evaluate effectiveness of the early childhood curriculum
Model appropriate language and social behavior including problem solving and conflict resolution strategies
Apply principles of effective advocacy in your practice
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Campus
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Credit Details