ECE 140 - Early Childhood Practicum I
6 credits (PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: ECE 101 or ECE 102)
This course serves as a practical 240 hours of field experience that is based on the theories and learning outcomes associated with the overall Early Childhood curricula. Students will engage in project-based learning within an actual early childhood classroom that allows further exploration of professional work associated in early childhood. The course will integrate experiential learning, supervision, and reflection as students engage in defined projects within the work setting. This course will provide opportunities to practice early childhood theories, strategies, and techniques under the supervision of early childhood teachers, directors, and the instructor. It will also provide students the opportunity to return to the classroom in a seminar to discuss and evaluate their experiences. This class will enable students to learn effective methods of working in an early childhood setting. In this course, students will begin coursework towards their CDA resource file. Formerly listed as ECE 210. Not open to students who have complete ECE 210. (F)