2019-2020 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

EDT 402 Designing Instruction for the Professional

Designed to support candidates in their Practicum for Infant/Toddler and Preschool/Kindergarten in designing, producing, and evaluating effective instructional technology for Early Childhood classroom as well as community-based programs. Synthesizes and builds on skills learned from EDT 101, 201, and 302. Application of hands on laboratory experience whereby candidates collaborate in developing lesson plans and instructional presentations, as well as building their technology presence in the classroom (website) and materials for instructional purposes.  A combined total of 200 practicum hours with EDEC 403. Practicum placement will be scheduled four to five times a week (Monday through Friday), 8:00AM-04:00PM, in a preschool and/or infant/toddler setting. NOTE: Candidate must pass the practicum requirements in order to pass the course. CT law requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check for the field experiences in this class. Fingerprinting must be completed prior to the beginning of class.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

EDEC 305, EDEC 306, EDEC 307, EDT 302 and EDEC 308. Candidates must have completed Infant/Toddler Mental Health Module 3. Taken concurrently with EDEC 403.

General Education

Offered

  • Fall and Spring