ECE 124 - Early Childhood Education Practicum II

Institution:

Mount Wachusett Community College

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Description:

4 credits Students have the opportunity to gain supervised practical experience in working with young children in a preschool, Head Start, or day care center. A total of 150 hours, with a minimum of 12-15 hours per week must be completed in one Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensed center. Seminar meetings of one hour and a half each week are planned to discuss appropriate use of materials and equipment in preschool programming. Students will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum, and working as a member of a classroom team. Emphasis will be placed on helping students build their teaching skills to a higher level, building confidence and competence. Students will continue to analyze their own teaching practices, develop their own philosophy of early childhood education, and become strong advocates of the field of early childhood. Passing grade is C or better. Prerequisites: ECE114; permission of instructor or division dean. Students must be matriculated in the ECE certificate or the ECC or ECT degree programs. Students participating in a practicum must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. Fall and spring.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

MWCC.EDU

Phone Number:

(978) 632-6600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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