EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

Lecture: 1 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments.

Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146 , and EDU 151 .
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Engage in reflective decision making and learning experience evaluation.
Discuss knowledge of early childhood education advocacy.
Plan weekly classroom schedules and activities.
Evaluate implementation of weekly classroom schedules and activities.
Demonstrate skills needed for successful employment through written resume and portfolio creation.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of early childhood education.
Exhibit competency in the Early Childhood Education professional standards/competencies included in the course competency book.