ECE 212 - Practicum IV:Professional Development

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Manchester

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Description:

This course is designed to extend the student's experiences in bridging the gap between theory and practice in Early Childhood Education by working with children of a different age level than the previous practicum. Students will assume increasing responsibility throughout the semester by planning activities across the curriculum. Weekly seminars are scheduled to discuss issues of early childhood facility management and professiona ldevelopment. Students will create a professional portfolio as part of the final requirement for this course. This course is designed to help bridge the gap between theory and practice by giving students in early childhood education specific experiences in working with groups of young children in licensed settings under the supervision of certified professionals. Students will participate in the daily activities of young children and will assume increasing responsibility throughout the semester by planning developmentally-appropriate activities for their assigned group. Weekly seminars are scheduled to discuss issues of appropriate practice, discipline, lesson plans, observations and other concerns. Students will need to have practicum experience with two different age groups (e.g. infant/toddler, preschool and primary aged children) to obtain their associate degree. Prerequisite: ECE202.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.mcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 512-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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