EDU 109 - Early Childhood Education Supervised Practicum and Seminar I

Course Description: This practicum and seminar course offers early childhood education students an immersive experience in real classroom settings, focusing on observation and engagement strategies. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, students will spend time in diverse early childhood environments. Students will learn to recognize individual learning styles and dispositions, cultural influences, and behavioral dynamics within groups of young learners. Emphasis will be placed on building positive relationships with children, collaborating with teachers and families, and fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 150 hours of direct work with infants, toddlers or preschoolers (birth-age 8) in an approved school or community setting over at least an eight-week period.

In conjunction with classroom placements, students will participate in a seminar designed to deepen understanding of child development theories and their practical applications in educational settings. The seminar will provide a platform for students to reflect on their observations, share insights, and engage in discussions about best practices in early childhood education. Through this integrated approach, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of early childhood educators, laying a solid foundation for their future teaching practice.
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of EDU 122 (formerly PSY 122) 101, and 102 with a C or better; concurrent registration of EDU 109 and 101 and/or 102 is permitted.*
Note(s):
Application and EDU Department permission required. Students can find more information on the Education Department MCC web page. For a student to be eligible to participate in an academic, community or clinical program that involves potential unsupervised contact with children, the disabled, the elderly, or other vulnerable populations, the student may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI). *Students may be asked to withdraw from EDU 109 if registered concurrently for EDU 101 and/or 102, and if there is a withdrawal or midterm deficiency in either of those courses.

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