ED 260 FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

This course is a supervised student teaching experience in an approved early childhood education setting. Students will gain and demonstrate EEC competencies working directly with young children for 150 hours over at least 8 weeks (minimum 12 hours per week). A one-hour seminar weekly, regular meetings with an EEC-qualified lead teacher and three observations by the college supervisor focus on professional development. This course is required in the ECE Foundational Certificate program. Lecture: 1 hour per week. 4 Credits Prerequisites: PS 222 and ED 223 or ED 223