ECE. 366 – Practicum in Early Child. Ed. (CRN: 89888)

201 or PSYC 201, ECE. 210, ECE. 211, ECE. 212, and ECE. 333 or equivalent. A demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision at approved sites. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. It is required for the ECE certificate and AS degree program, meets the supervised teaching requirement for the California State Child Development teaching permit, and provides student teaching experience in qualified settings that serve children from infancy through middle childhood. Placements at approved sites only.

Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/96-108 Field Experience hours.

Prerequisite: ECE.

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100, or equivalent.

Transfer credit: CSU.