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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).
1.Defining and practicing professional demeanor in the Early Childhood setting
2. Resume writing
3. Preparing a professional portfolio
4. Arranging the early childhood environment for safety and learning
5. Planning for transitions (finger plays)
6. Implementing appropriate child guidance and discipline
7. Reflecting on practice and writing the reflection
8. Defining developmentally appropriate practices and applying these to child guidance and lesson planning
9. Lesson planning: Fine Arts and Music, Math, Language Arts and Literacy, Social Studies, Science, Movement, Sensory
Play
10. Creating a class book
11. Observing and assessing a target child (using anecdotal records, running records, and checklists)
12. Designing and evaluating effective family involvement
13. Conferencing with parents or other family members
14. Evaluating oneself (strengths and areas for professional development)
15. Other topics deemed relevant by the instructor
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards measured in this course:
1. Promoting child development and learning
2. Teaching and learning
3. Observing, documenting, and assessing
4. Using developmentally appropriate approaches to connect with children and families
5. Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
6. Becoming a professional
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1.(As outlined in the learning plan), 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 (Early
Childhood Education)
2. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate
written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
3. Utilize evaluations by the supervising teacher and the college instructor to identify personal strengths and to
identify areas requiring continued development
Methods of Assessment:
1. 2.A portfolio documenting lessons planned and implemented, daily tasks assigned by the workplace
supervisor, and work performance evaluations. The student will participate in a final evaluative conference with
the college instructor and will achieve a minimum grade of 70 points on the completed portfolio to indicate
mastery.
2. Diary entries written in a paragraph form and written reflections on artifacts submitted in the portfolio (grade
of 70 indicates mastery).
1.2.3. Written checklists by the supervising teacher and college instructor evaluating the intern's professional
demeanor and workplace skills (grade of 70 indicates mastery).
