EDUC 240 - Education Practicum: Professional Practice

5 Credits

This course provides an advanced opportunity for students to combine theory with practical experience gained in an appropriate classroom setting. This is a practicum course requiring a 99-hour field experience at an approved education/early learning setting, with a weekly seminar.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesStudent Internship Insurance Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Evening, Online, Weekend

Designed to Serve Professional-technical students in early childhood education or paraeducation. Transfer students as a prerequisite, transferable elective, or emphasis area credit.
Active Date 20260408T14:54:49

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Field Studies 99
Total Contact Hours 121
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes

Course Outline

Introduction to field placement, professional conduct, and application of inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Collaboration with mentor teachers and professionals to co-plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Building professional relationships with children and families through culturally responsive communication, inclusive pedagogy, and reflective practice aligned with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Student Learning Outcomes
Apply principles of inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy to co-plan and implement learning experiences for young children.

Collaborate effectively with mentor teachers, paraeducators, and other professionals to support the learning and development of all children.

Establish professional and collaborative relationships with children and families, demonstrating culturally responsive communication skills.

Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct in a field setting, adhering to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and reflecting on professional growth.