ECC 290 - Practicum IV - Implementing DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice)

Credits 5
In an early learning setting, students will apply best practices for engaging in nurturing relationships with children. The focus will be on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development.

Course Outcomes

Identify your own individual competencies & skills that are needed in the workplace.
Demonstrate understanding of work place competencies; use of resources, information, systems, technology, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate understanding of foundation skills needed in early childhood and early elementary programs; basic skills, thinking skills and personal qualities.
Describe each of the developmental domains & how to meet individual & group needs.
Identify strategies to support diverse family groups in a child care environment, and ways to involve them in the program.