ECED 1220 - Prepracticum

1.5 Credits

This course provides an orientation to practicum experiences in the Early Childhood Education program. Students study child care licensing requirements for their state, obtain a current health report, and have their names cleared through appropriate background checks. Students understand practicum expectations and responsibilities, methods of evaluation, and the importance of professionalism in the work place. Prepracticum should be taken the quarter prior to the student’s first anticipated practicum.

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

Course Objectives

Identify practicum application procedures.
Describe the responsibilities of students placed in early childhood practicum settings.
Recognize the learning objectives for each practicum required as part of the early childhood education degree program.
Explain how students are supported, supervised and evaluated during practicum.
Read and acknowledge practicum policies.
Complete a background check and obtain release forms for all appropriate state agencies.
Obtain a current health report form (for Student Teaching ONLY) and CPR and First Aid Certification. (Offer information regarding acquisition of certification.)
Explain the attendance and dress requirements for all practicum settings.
Review the ethics and professional expectations of practicum students as determined by the cooperating site and the college early childhood education program.
Identify the procedures for addressing problems or withdrawing form practicum.

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