Standard

 

ECE 124 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship

Course Description

Provides the student with the opportunity to gain experience in a simulated or actual work setting. Students will be placed in an approved setting(s) throughout the quarter where planning, implementing, observing, and evaluating activities are the focus of their involvement. An evaluation procedure will be used by the designee of the institution and the on-site supervisor to critique the student's performance. Topics include: problem solving, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of developmentally appropriate practice, professional development and resource file (portfolio) development.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Problem Solving

Class

0

Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills

D. Lab

0

Application of Developmentally Appropriate Practice

P. Lab/O.B.I.

36

Professional Development

Credit

12

Resource File (Portfolio) Development

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Departmental Approval

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

Problem Solving

0

0

50

 

Demonstrate appropriate problem

solving skills in the agency setting.

 

 

 

USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

0

0

50

 

Develop appropriate relationships with employers/ supervisors, co-workers, parents, children, and the public.

 

 

 

 

Follow polices and procedures of the agency.

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE

0

0

180

 

Provide for basic physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children/clients.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

0

0

50

 

Evaluate and plan for improving professional skills.

 

 

 

 

Participate in staff development/in-service activities in the agency setting and/or parent involvement activities.

 

 

 

RESOURCE FILE (PORTFOLIO) DEVELOPMENT      

0

0

30

 

Compile resource file/ portfolio demonstrating early childhood care and education knowledge and skills

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Bredekamp, S. (1987). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Herr, J. (1995) Mastering CDA competencies. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox.

Machado, J. M., & Meyer-Botnarescue, H. (1996). Student teaching: early childhood practicum guide. Albany, NY: Delmar.