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ECED 410 Practicum: Individualizing Learning

4 credits
Students will observe and assess young children’s development and interests to create, plan, and implement individualized learning experiences. Students will apply their knowledge of child development to their coursework and document the individualized curriculum using a variety of methods to share with families.

Prerequisites: ECED 340  and ECED 350  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Develop and implement a plan for individualized observations and assessments with all children
    • Design an equitable observation documentation process that includes children’s expressions, verbal and nonverbal, and family input
    • Communicate observation and assessment results to families in a clear and supportive manner
  • Analyze and utilize data to design individualized learning experiences
    • Develop and implement individual child goals based on observation, assessment, and family input
    • Document individualized curriculum using a variety of methods to share with families
    • Monitor children’s progress of goals developed
  • Create and distribute a culturally appropriate resource referral guide for colleagues and families
  • Align individualized learning experiences with inclusive curriculum design

Total Hours: 80 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 60