EARC 274 Early Childhood Practicum IV
This course requires demonstration of leadership in curriculum design, evaluation, child/family interactions, and teamwork teaching labs or instructor permission for offsite cohort. This course requires Idaho Health and Welfare enhanced background check and pediatric first aid/CPR.
EARC 274Early Childhood Practicum IV
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
135
III. Catalog Course Description
This course requires demonstration of leadership in curriculum design, evaluation, child/family interactions, and teamwork teaching labs or instructor permission for offsite cohort. This course requires Idaho Health and Welfare enhanced background check and pediatric first aid/CPR.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership ability in designing effective instruction in the early childhood and special education classroom.
- Exemplify leadership in developing positive interactions and teaching strategies with children, colleagues, and families.
- Prepare integrated lesson plans with minimal support.
- Prepare a complete child assessment on the whole child and facilitate a parent conference with minimal support.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
A variety of formative and summative assessments will be used to assess the student learning outcomes for this course. Additionally, at the end of the program, students will complete a National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam in the area of Early Childhood Education to meet program learning outcomes.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Object Observations for two focus children Head teaching days Family Chats Four Head Teaching Days Family Activities (1st semester) COR assessment (2nd, 3rd, 4th semester) Focus Child Portfolio (2nd, 3rd, 4th semester) Family Conference (2nd, 3rd, 4th semester) Attendance at labs. Participate in a Community Service Learning (Fall Date Night, Spring Child’s Day Weekly Reflective Wrap up seminars Objective anecdotes and extensions Lesson Plans Family Activities Family Chats Parent Conference with completed COR assessment and Portfolio (2nd, 3rd, 4th semester); Leadership Project