ECED 1222 - Toddler Practicum

3.0 Credits

Students work with toddlers (12-36 months) on a weekly basis and become familiar with the daily routine of programs serving these ages. Basic skills include developmentally appropriate interactions,supporting caregiver plans, and fostering children’s development. Students spend 45 hours with toddlers and plan experiences appropriate for this age group.

Note: Students are required to attend bi-monthly one-hour seminar sessions. Students enrolling in the ECED practica should follow the procedures on the early childhood practicum website at mccneb.edu/ecp.

Prerequisites: (1) ECED Practicum Coordinator Permission

Lecture Hours: 1.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 4.5

Course Objectives

Demonstrate how to be a reliable early childhood caregiver and educator.
Recognize the developmental stages of children from 12 - 36 months of age.
Recognize the necessary components of a developmentally appropriate toddler environment.
Identify appropriate guidance/interaction techniques to use with young children.
Describe the various methods of observation and the guidelines associated with each method.
Implement and analyze various observation techniques with children 12 - 36 months of age.
Apply early childhood supervisory skills in a manner that ensure the children’s health, safety and overall well-being.
Demonstrate the ability to support and facilitate the caregiver/teacher’s curriculum plans and to assist in the early childhood practicum setting.
Help develop and implement appropriate curriculum plans for children 12 - 36 months of age.
Demonstrate the ability to follow policies, regulations and routines of the early childhood setting and/or the supervising college program.
Demonstrate the ability to practice professional ethics and integrity.
Develop appropriate communication skills with peers, staff, parents, and children.
Recognize the awareness of appreciation of individual likenesses and differences among children, families and colleagues.
Recognize the importance of and begin development of a professional portfolio.

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