10-307-170ECE: Field Experience 2
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit intermediate field experience course includes assisting the mentor teacher in carrying out classroom routines and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play for children birth to age 8.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    implement learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and appropriately challenging
    implement learning experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate
    implement learning experiences that are age and individually appropriate
    implement learning experiences that reflect the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and Curriculum Goals, and Implementation
    implement learning experiences that incorporate the WMELS Framework
    implement learning experiences that include effective transitions
    reflect on the implementation of the learning experience

  2. Analyze developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through care routines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify established caregiving routines (meals, toileting, naptime, etc.) following established guidelines (licensing regulations, developmentally appropriate practice, etc.)
    adapt caregiving routines to meet individual child needs

  3. Analyze governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to early childhood education
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the implementation of WI Licensing regulations for quality early childhood education
    assess the implementation of standards (WMELS, YoungStar, NAEYC) for quality early childhood education
    adhere to WI Licensing Regulations in the practicum setting

  4. 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
    implement reflective practice to assess self-care, mental health, personal growth as an early childhood professional
    implement reflective practice to assess professional growth
    analyze situations encountered in the early childhood setting according to professional behaviors (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, employability soft skills, etc.)

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

  6. Analyze diversity, equity and inclusion principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the human differences present within the practicum setting and the surrounding community
    identify biased behaviors which occur around human differences
    describe techniques for teaching children to resist bias and demonstrate full inclusion of human differences
    recognize how teaching practices align with child-rearing practices of families in the practicum setting

  7. Examine a developmentally appropriate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify components of a quality environment using an environmental assessment tool
    identify the components of the environment to be developmentally and culturally appropriate for the children in the group using support and guidance (equipment, materials, visual supports, etc.)

  8. Analyze a child’s growth and development based on observation and assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    define subjective and objective observations
    complete objective observations on the focus child
    complete an analysis of the observation of the focus child
    utilize an assessment tool
    summarize assessment results

  9. Analyze positive guidance strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify strategies that will appropriately address challenging behaviors
    follow established guidelines for positive guidance strategies