ECE 332

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Early Childhood Education Developmentally Appropriate Practices Practicum

Teacher Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

\tIntitial practicum with young children in designing an Early Childhood curriculum based on a knowledge of child development that meets children's individual learning needs and address contextual factors in the child's life experience.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

0

Fixed

8

Other Prerequisites

ECE 331 concurrently.

Note

Due to enrollment constraints, ECE 332 may not be retaken to improve a grade unless approved by the Child and Family Studies Laboratory Steering Committee.

Title

PreK/K Practicum in Early Childhood

Learning Outcome

The practicum student will: observe and reflect with the intent to improve practice. use child guidance strategies to effectively support children's learning. design lessons, provide instruction, and implement appropriate assessments. apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices to support children's development and learning. demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors and dispositions (e.g., dress and grooming, attendance and punctuality, positive interactions with mentors, peers, parents, and children, and commitment to the profession).