ECE 2060 - Clinical Practicum II

Clock Hours: 145

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This unit covers curriculum planning and field trip experiences - Topics include: Developing program goals, approaches to curriculum planning, appropriate balance of activities supporting all developmental domains, learning styles, learning characteristics, themes, webbing, writing lesson plans, block planning and demonstrating lessons. The importance of field trips, selection of trips, trip planning, and follow up activities.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Competencies:

A. The Curriculum

Develop program goals.
Indicate who is involved in curriculum.
Cite the importance of assessment in curriculum planning.
Explain the content and process-centered approach to curriculum development.
Describe factors to consider in curriculum planning.
Illustrate the use of themes as a basis for planning curriculum.
Write block plans and lesson plans.
Compile a 4-week curriculum unit.

B. Guiding Field Trip Experiences

Describe the importance of field trips.
Explain points of consideration for first field trip experiences.
List ways to promote safety on field trips.
Outline the process for selecting a field trip.
Explain the types and purposes of theme walks.
Plan a field trip from pre-trip planning to follow-up activities.