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Posted: 11/30/05

ECE 122 - Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II

Course Description

Provides the student with the opportunity to gain additional supervised experience in an actual or simulated work setting allowing demonstration of techniques obtained from course work. The course will emphasize planning and implementation of activities and physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the child. Practicum training topics include: good work habits, application of guidance techniques, human relations, program planning, and classroom management.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Good Work Habits

Class

1

Application of Guidance Techniques

D. Lab

0

Human Relations

P. Lab/O.B.I.

6

Program Planning

Credit

3

Classroom Management

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Departmental Approval

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

GOOD WORK HABITS               

2

0

5

 

Demonstrate good work habits.

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES

2

0

5

 

Use appropriate guidance techniques.

 

 

 

HUMAN RELATIONS

2

0

30

 

Interact with children and parents.

 

 

 

PROGRAM PLANNING

2

0

15

 

Plan supervised activities.

 

 

 

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

2

0

5

 

Recognize good classroom management.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

Books

IBredekamp, S., & Copple, C. (1997). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Machado, J. M., & Botnarescue, H. M. (2005). Student teaching: Early childhood practicum guide. New York: Delmar

Beaty, J. J. (2004). Skills for preschool teachers. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, Merrill Prentice Hall

Carter, M., & Curtis, D. (1996). Spreading the news: Sharing the stories of early childhood education. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon

Bullock, A. A., & Hawk, P. P. (2005). Developing a teaching portfolio: A guide for preservice and practicing teachers. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, Merrill Prentice

Koralek, D. G., Colker, L. J., & Dodge, D. T. (1995).  The what, why, and how of high-quality early childhood education: A guide for on-site supervision. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Elliott, B. (2002). Measuring performance: The early childhood educator in practice. New York: Delmar,Thomson

Helm, J.H., Beneke, S., & Steinheimer, K. (1998). Windows on learning: Documenting children's work. New York: Teacher's College Press. 

Harms, T., Cryer, D., & Clifford, R. M. (1990). Infant/ toddler environment rating scale AND Early childhood environment rating scale. New York: Teacher's College Press

Herr, J., Larson, Y. (2000). Creative resources for the early childhood classroom.  New York: Delmar

Videos

Children at the center: Reflective teachers at work (1997). Running Time: 24 minutes.  Harvest Resources. 

Setting the stage. (2004). Authentic Assessment Series. Magna Systems 

Making the connections. (2004). Authentic Assessment Series. Magna Systems

Training and support is key. (2004). Authentic Assessment Series. Magna Systems 

Harms, T., Fleming, J., Cryer, D. (1992). Video Observations for the Early Childhood Environment

Rating Scale.  Teacher's College Press. 

Beyond the Standards Movement: Defending Quality Education in an Age of Test Scores. Produced and sold by National Professional Resources. Order from NPR on-line (or by calling 800-453-7461).

Websites

www.naeyc.org (2004). Website for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. 

www.gapsc.com (2004). Website for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. 

www.gayconline.org (2004). Website for the Georgia Association on Young Children 

www.acei.org (2004). Website for the Association for Childhood Education International

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