ECHS 2340 - Early Childhood Practicum Seminar

Credit Hours: 2.00
(2 contact hrs)
This course offers in depth consideration of issues related to the practicum classroom including authentic observation, documentation and assessment, and developmentally appropriate practice in curriculum development. Methods of forming respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and the teaching staff are also considered. Center Campus.

Corequisites:
ECHS-2315
ECHS-2330
Prerequisites:
ECHS-1710 with grade C or better
ECHS-2220 with grade C or better

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course students will be able to propose a variety of observation and documentation techniques for authentic assessment.

Objectives:

The student will be able to evaluate observation examples
The student will be able to develop techniques for arranging documentation
The student will be able to justify how observation and documentation meets assessment criteria
The student will be able to evaluate the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course students will be able to analyze classroom environment and curriculum as it relates to developmentally appropriate practice.

Objectives

The student will be able to describe developmentally appropriate practice
The student will be able to propose strategies for development of central concepts in early education
The student will be able to critique lesson plans and materials to be age and developmentally appropriate and allow for inclusion

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course students will be able to appraise adult-child interactions for opportunities for children to gain skills in self-regulation.

Objectives

The student will be able to describe examples of adult child interactions
The student will be able to assess for opportunities for children to gain self-regulation skill

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course students will be able to propose methods to develop respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and the community.

Objectives:

The student will be able to plan strategies to connect with families
The student will be able to develop methods to involve families in children’s learning
The student will be able to evaluate techniques for sharing assessment with families

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Week(s)	Topic(s)
1, 2, 3	Observation, documentation, and assessment
4, 5	Developmentally appropriate practice and analyzing classroom environments
6, 7, 8	Central concept inclusion through activities and materials
9, 10	Adult child interactions
11, 12	Promoting self-regulation
13	Developing relationships with families
14, 15	Completing assessment instruments, sharing assessments with families

Primary Faculty
Boni, Lisa
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Roose, Diane

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088