ED 102 Education Practicum

Students will focus on how environments, teacher interactions, and curriculum influence learning. Students will plan, present and assess developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. Students will spend 6 hours per week in an approved early education setting and 2 hours per week in seminar. Must be arranged one term in advance. Recommended: HDFS 225 Child Development or HDFS 248 Learning Experiences for Children, or ED 152 Creative activities/Dramatic Play, or ED 179 Literature, Science and Math, or ED7. 730 Early Childhood Ages and Stages.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: ED 101 Observation and Guidance with a grade of C or better. Required: Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to starting class.

Offered

Winter Term Only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Plan, present and assess developmentally appropriate learning experiences, applying specific learning objectives based on anecdotal observations of children. Communicate effectively with teaching team and children. Effectively use at least three positive guidance techniques with young children.