EDC 493 - Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Institution:

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration

Subject:

Description:

5 credits EDC 182, 183, 282, 383, SOA 220 Directed teaching experience of 280 hours in an Early Childhood Setting under the guidance of a professional Early Childhood Educator. Students integrate and apply content area knowledge, pedagogical and professional knowledge and understanding of children's physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs, including special needs, in designing and facilitating learning experiences in an early childhood setting. Students apply knowledge of behavioral assessment and program evaluation, appropriate techniques for managing and guiding young children, nutrition, health and safety standards, and characteristics of appropriate environments to their planning and teaching. Under guidance of cooperating teacher, students work effectively with parents as partners in their children's education. Students in the Directed Teaching course regularly reflect on and evaluate their experience with a College Field Instructor. Spring or summer of junior or senior year. Must apply for student teaching by November 15 of junior year and be approved prior to beginning ECE student teaching.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.walshcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(248) 689-8282

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.