ECE 220 - Practicum II: Understanding the Role of Play in Learning

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

Subject:

Early Childhood Education

Description:

This course integrates practical experience and theoretical knowledge as the student works directly with young children for 10 hours a week in early childhood education settings such as: Head Start, Kindergarten, primary grades, preschools, Pre-K counts classrooms, day cares, and programs for children with disabilities. Working with a qualified cooperative teacher and supervised by ECE faculty, candidates focus on the role of play in learning. Candidates examine and develop environments, materials, interactions, and planning which foster meaningful play curriculum. Weekly seminars give candidates opportunity to discuss theory, strategies, curriculum, and observations related to play. Pre-student teaching (PDE Field Experience Stage 3) experience in an early childhood setting for a total of 135 hours is an integral part of the course.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECE 100

Corequisites:

ECE 100

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Practicum

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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