ECE 133 : Practicum 1 in Early Childhood Education
Covers developing beginning level skills for working with children ages birth - 5 in a group setting. Includes the use of developmentally appropriate methods in recognizing and providing safe, responsive, and sanitary environments; using beginning-level guidance strategies; and acclimating to the field of early education.
Prerequisites
WR 90 or equivalent placement.
Corequisites
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Use an understanding of children’s characteristics and needs, from birth through age 5, in order to provide appropriate care and education.
- Respond to children using an understanding of diverse family and community characteristics.
- Use appropriate observation, documentation, and other assessment tools and approaches to support the development of children.
- Engage in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice.