Course Description
This course requires 135 hours of participation in an approved early childhood care setting. Students should apply for clinical experience with the program coordinator the semester prior to the clinical experience. See Child Development program requirements. This course is part of the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Credential.
Prerequisite(s)
ECED 1513 and ECED 2533 with a minimum of 15 hours of Early Childhood Education courses - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate theoretical and professional knowledge in the planning and interpretation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Utilize supervisory evaluation and self-evaluation as tools for professional growth.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a member of an educational team.
Topical Outline
1. Preparing to student teach
2. Becoming a professional
3. Establishing effective professional relationships
4. Guiding young children in the classroom
5. Classroom management - environments and routines
6. Curriculum planning
7. Understanding diverse communities and interacting with children’s families
8. Assessment of young children
9. Supportive instructions
2. Becoming a professional
3. Establishing effective professional relationships
4. Guiding young children in the classroom
5. Classroom management - environments and routines
6. Curriculum planning
7. Understanding diverse communities and interacting with children’s families
8. Assessment of young children
9. Supportive instructions