ECED1250

This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skill in caregiving and/or education settings with young children birth through age 8. Students will observe and assess behavior, facilitate free choice activities and plan and implement child learning experiences, as well as maintain professional relationships. This course is a vital component of the early childhood program as it gives students the opportunity to implement skills learned in other program courses.Student Learning Outcomes

• Observe children in the following developmental areas: language, cognition, social-emotional, sensory-motor, creativity, math and science
• Plan and record lessons to be implemented in the early childhood setting.
• Practice and evaluate one-on-one, small and large group teaching strategies.
• Analyze experiences in a classroom setting for cultural sensitivity and diversity.
  5. Integrate learning experiences into the classroom schedule from the following developmental areas: language, cognitive, social-emotional, sensory-motor, creativity, math and science
• Demonstrate communication skills with supervisors, teachers, professional staff and the children.
• Implement daily routines and transitions in a supervised environment.
• Apply site policies and procedures.
• Prepare a brief resume.