ECE 210 - Early Childhood Practicum

1. Demonstrate competencies in applying principles of child development and current research to effective curriculum planning and implementation in the teaching role in an early childhood program. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate a continuum of teaching strategies based on a professional knowledge-base that is adapted to development, individual, and cultural characteristics. [ACT]
3. Demonstrate assimilation of what has been learned in completed ECE courses, previous practicums, past experiences and personal teaching philosophy in work with young children and families. [REASON]
4. Articulate the reasoning and professional principles upon which the teaching of young children is based. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate competence using multiple teaching strategies that are responsive to children’s ideas, interests and directions in learning. [ACT]
6. Plan a classroom environment, regular experiences, and a two week long curriculum from a developmental and child-centered approach in a professional and personal framework. [REASON]
7. Apply professional knowledge and skills in a leadership role in an early childhood classroom in interactions with children, parents and other professionals. [EXPLORE]
8. Provide evidence of using reflective thought as a basis for decision-making and teaching practices. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Demonstrate teaching practices in professionally defined content areas that are integrated throughout student created curriculum. [REASON]
10. Document the process of self-assessment for creating a personal and professional teaching philosophy that demonstrates being inclusive and respectful of children and families in a diverse community. [ACT]