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R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: NA

ECE 2240 - 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:	Program admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	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 policies 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

Print	Allen, K. & Marotz, L. (2003). Developmental Profiles: Pre-Birth through Twelve, 4th Ed. New York, NY: Delmar.
	Bentzen, W. (2000). Seeing Young Children: A guide to observing and recording behavior, 4th Ed. New York, NY: Delmar.
	Bredekamp, S. & Copple, C. (1997). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
	Machado, J. & Botnarescue, H. (2004). Student Teaching: Early childhood practicum guide, 5th Ed. New York, NY: Delmar.
	Nilsen, B. (2001). Week by week: Plans for observing and recording young children, 2nd Ed. New York, NY: Delmar.
	Rosser, C. (2002). Planning Activities for Child Care. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox.

Posted: 01/08/09