Apr 24, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum



Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
Initial Practicum is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 chock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-Star, or Department-approved site).  These hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with Department approval. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through 8.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Outcome 1: Create a safe, healthy, respectful, culturally and linguistically responsive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for young children. 

Outcome 2: Evaluate and reflect on daily practices and analyze the effectiveness of the learning environment using multiple sources of evidence and knowledge. 

Outcome 3: Create a classroom culture that respects each child and practices positive and supportive relationships and interactions. 

Outcome 4: Modify or create an aspect of the learning environment that represents a broad range of appropriate teaching skills and strategies that reflect the principles of universal design for learning.