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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Practicum experiences of 7 hours per week for 16 weeks (112 hours total) will allow the student to practice
• Arrangement of the environment for safety and for optimal learning
• Positive child guidance and discipline
• Observation and assessment of a target child using checklists, anecdotal records, running records, or other
appropriate authentic assessment measures
• Lesson planning and implantation for small groups of children and large groups where appropriate
• Evaluation of the child, the environment, and lessons presented
• Professional dress, communication, demeanor, and behavior
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
As outlined in the learning plan,
1. apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures,
regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal
systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
2. and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills,
3. and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the
business/industry
Methods of Assessment:
1. A portfolio of lesson plans geared to the assigned age group (ages 3- 8 years) in the areas of language arts,
math, science, social studies, motor development, music, art, and sensory play.*
2. Evaluation of professional conduct provided by the site director, the instructor, and the student’s self-
evaluation.*
2. Environmental safety evaluation of the indoor and outdoor learning environment at the assigned site.*
1,3. A case study of a selected target child including anecdotal records, checklists, running records assessing
development in the physical, cognitive/language, and social-emotional domains. * *As evaluated by a
departmental rubric with a grade of 70 indicating mastery
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Eptstein, A. S. ( ). The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children’s Learning
(Rev. ed.). Washington, DC: NAEYC. ISBN: 978-1-938113-06-2
Suggested Course Maximum:
35
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
None
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
