Standard |
ECE 124 Early Childhood Care and
Education Internship
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.
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Problem Solving |
Class |
0 |
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Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Application of Developmentally Appropriate Practice |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
36 |
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Professional Development |
Credit |
12 |
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Resource File (Portfolio) Development |
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Prerequisite: |
Departmental Approval |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Problem Solving |
0 |
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50 |
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Demonstrate appropriate problem solving skills in the agency setting. |
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USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS |
0 |
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50 |
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Follow polices and procedures of the agency. |
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APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE |
0 |
0 |
180 |
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Provide for basic physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children/clients. |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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50 |
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Evaluate and plan for improving professional skills. |
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Participate in staff development/in-service activities in the agency setting and/or parent involvement activities. |
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RESOURCE FILE (PORTFOLIO) DEVELOPMENT |
0 |
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30 |
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Compile resource file/ portfolio demonstrating early childhood care and education knowledge and skills |
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Suggested Resources |
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.