ECE 204 Early Childhood Practicum II

Students spend time in early learning settings practicing and developing teaching skills, planning/implementing/evaluating children’s activities and participating in curriculum planning. Students will observe children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). Students will schedule and conduct family conferences with their on-site supervisor to practice skills in communicating with families. This practical field experience is based on children ages birth through 3 years old.

Credits

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Fall, Spring

Notes

online only

Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of developmental patterns of special needs children.
Classify causes of specified developmental delays/disabilities.
Outline types of programs for children with differing abilities.
Discuss the implications of ADA for early education.
Develop an understanding of the impact of a special needs child on family dynamics.
Create a resource of common disabilities, assessment/early intervention/community and educational resources