ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum

2 Credits

In an early learning setting, engage in establishing nurturing, supportive relationships with all children and professional peers. Focus on children’s health & safety, promoting growth & development, and creating a culturally responsive environment.

Pre-requisite(s) Pre- or co-requisite ECED& 105 with 2.0 or better.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note WA State criminal history clearance
FeesHD

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Professional-technical students in the early childhood education program.
Active Date 20201105T14:50:30

Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Other 33
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Health, Safety and Nutrition regulations
Responding to children’s health and safety and nutrition needs
Interacting with children to promote language and communication
Individual and group guidance practices
Professionalism
Cultural competence and responsiveness

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify practices that promote health, safety, growth and development of children. (WSCC) V. Health, Safety, and Nutrition- Regulations 1.d; Responding to Health Needs for Children 2.1; Nutrition 1.a; II Curriculum - Environment 2.d

Describe the characteristics of nurturing relationships built between teachers and children. WSCC IV Family Relationships - 2.h; VI Interactions- Individual Guidance 2.h

Practice ideals of professionalism in work with children, families and peers. WSCC VIII. Professional Development- Professionalism in Practice 2.f; Ongoing Professional Growth 1.a; VI Interations - Group Experiences 2.e

Recognize cultural responsiveness when observing professionals and programs. (WSCC) VI Interactions - Individual 1.h