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COP299 A Practicum in Early Childhood/Elementary Education II
200 hours: 20 hours weekly in a classroom setting, weekly mentoring sessions for a minimum of 10 hours and 16 hours of online lecture.
September 2023 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: plan teaching units in the areas of social sciences, math or the arts in the curriculum to enhance different learning styles including learning disabilities; apply reading theories to build reading readiness and reading skills; consider the effects of physical and emotional environment on children and teacher behavior; evaluate progress appropriately and effectively; communicate with government agencies, families and staff effectively; and apply strategies that support children’s divergent thinking and problem solving skills and adapt strategies to the diverse needs of children.
Major topics include course design, objectives and learning experiences; curriculum design and implementation in childhood education; language and literacy development; classroom management; and collaboration with parents and staff.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Educational Psychology, Child Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Teacher Education, Classroom Management, Education Studies, Inclusive Education, Instructional Strategies, or Educational Leadership (8/24).