ED 102 Education Practicum

Field experience in a classroom or child care setting with young children. Students apply in-depth knowledge, methods and skills gained from education courses. Includes one half-day teaching experience. Required: Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to starting class. Recommended: HDFS 225 Child Development or HDFS 248 Learning Experiences for Children, or ED 152 Creative activities/Dramatic Play, or ED 179 Literature, Science and Math, or ED7.730 Early Childhood Ages and Stages.

Credits

3

Offered

Winter Term Only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify developmental needs of children and plan, implement and evaluate activities that address these needs. Employ developmentally appropriate positive guidance strategies in an early childhood setting. Establish meaningful interactions with children promoting curiosity and language development.