10-307-160ECE: Field Experience 1
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit introductory field experience course, introduces the foundations of early childhood education under guided supervision of a mentor teacher in an early childhood setting, working with children birth through age 8. This course meets the requirements for the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards 18-hour training.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Outline components of the WI Early Learning Standards framework
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    reflect on the purpose and design of WMELS
    reflect on the 9 Guiding Principles
    reflect on the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and Curriculum Goals, and Implementation
    delineate the 5 developmental domains in terms of domain, rationale, performance and program standards, developmental continuum, sample behaviors of children, and sample strategies for adults

  2. Apply WI Early Learning Standards to child development
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    reflect on developmentally appropriate practices
    reflect on how you implement each step of the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and curriculum Goals, and Implementation
    complete a child web assessment that describes a child’s developmental tasks, skills, unique strengths and characteristics

  3. Explain program application of WI Early Learning Standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    determine the program application of the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and Curriculum Goals, and Implementation
    explain how WMELS is implemented at the field site

  4. Identify developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and appropriately challenging
    identify learning experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate
    identify learning experiences that are age and individually appropriate
    identify learning experiences that reflect the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and Curriculum Goals, and Implementation
    identify learning experiences that incorporate the WMELS Framework
    identify learning experiences that include effective transitions

  5. Examine developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through care routines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    explore established caregiving routines (meals, toileting, naptime, etc.) following established guidelines (licensing regulations, DAP, etc.)
    analyze caregiving routines to meet individual child needs

  6. Examine the standards of governmental regulations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    explore the standards of WI licensing regulations
    reflect on the application of licensing regulations in the early childhood practicum setting
    adhere to WI Licensing Regulations in the practicum setting

  7. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
    comply with college code of conduct
    comply with practicum placement guidelines
    demonstrate college-specific life and workforce skills

  8. Demonstrate positive relationship skills with children and adults
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    define positive interpersonal skills
    follow established guidelines for respectful interactions (i.e.,NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct)
    develop positive relationships with others
    communicate effectively with others
    collaborate effectively with others
    maintain composure under pressure

  9. Examine diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the human differences present within the practicum setting
    identify ways to support the full inclusion of all children given the differences in culture, family structure, language, racial identity, gender, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs, or economic class.
    examine the learning environment and materials for evidence to support examples of diversity, equity, and inclusion

  10. Examine positive guidance strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify challenging behaviors observed
    identify positive guidance strategies observed