EDEC 493 - Professional Educators Field Experience

Description:
Students will work in ECE settings 20 hours per credit. Classroom interactions will include group instruction, individual tutoring, assessing students’ learning, classroom management, classroom maintenance, as well as other duties determined by the site supervisors. May be repeated a second time without the EDEC 492 senior seminar; may be repeated up to 30 credits. Department consent required. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: EDEC 422, and EDEC 424, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance. Corequisite: EDEC 492 required for the initial experience.

Credits: (3-18)

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Implement developmentally practice in the early childhood setting P-3.
Establish and maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate environment in the P-3 setting
Implement various methods of assessment in P-3 classrooms with appropriate documentation.
Maintain healthy and professional relationships with families and community members.
Maintain a professional style of interaction with others both in the schools and the community.
Investigate and research the curricula implemented in the assigned P-3 environment.
Provide feedback that is professional and appropriate that will enhance growth and improvement in student performance.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/16/14

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