ECC 193 - Practicum III

4 Total Credits
Explore the foundations of child development and identify the signs that might indicate a child has special needs. Apply skills in establishing a safe, healthy and effective learning environment, with appropriate materials and activities that supports all children. Investigate and reflect on what culture is, and how to create an anti-bias environment and approach to teaching children. NOTE: The outcomes and competencies are based on the Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals.

Course Outcomes

Develop strategies to counter biases in the classroom.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively incorporate culturally diverse perspectives and research into daily practices with young children.
Identify strategies to create an anti-bias environment.
Prepare and evaluate the learning environment by arranging the physical space to encourage active exploration and developmentally appropriate leaning through play.
Identify strategies to maintain an appropriate daily schedule for young children, including a balance of active, quiet, individual & group, indoor & outdoor, teacher directed and child initiated.
Explain how the curriculum is delivered through environmental arrangement, learning activities and interactions and give examples that support young children’s development.
Select materials appropriate to the developmental levels of all children within the setting for math, science, art and dramatic play.