ECED 200 Practicum III - Reflection

4 credits

• Apply observation and assessment methods, then utilize the teaching cycle to adjust teaching and curriculum based on the observations
• Design a system or tool for completing recurring observations in the classroom
• Modify teaching strategies for individualized learning experiences based on observation data and collaboration with families and co-teachers
• Evaluate curriculum based on observations of children, their developmental needs, and family culture

 
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

• be prepared for a lead teacher or entry level management position in the early care and learning field
• plan, implement, and evaluate children’s programs using current child development knowledge
• apply developmentally appropriate guidance techniques
• document children’s skill development and plan programs based on documented observations
• be prepared to create a learning environment that fosters language, social, cognitive, and motor skills in young children
• be prepared to communicate in verbal and written format with the parents