10307175ECE: Preschool Practicum
Course Information
Description
This course will apply as the capstone course in The Registry Preschool Credential. You will be placed or working in an early childhood setting with 3-5 year old children and create a portfolio that prepares you for The Registry commission. In this course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for preschoolers.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze factors that influence child development and behavior of children 3-5 years of age through effective observation and assessment techniques.
    Assessment Strategies
    In using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    individually or in groups
    in a portfolio
    Criteria
    summarize assessment results according to developmental norms
    complete goal setting and planning forms for a small group of children
    use differentiated planning that reflects the individual needs of each child
    utilize an assessment tool used to evaluate children
    include appropriate method to measure and document each child's progress toward the goal

  2. Incorporate governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to quality early childhood education.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a portfolio
    using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    assess the implementation of WI Licensing regulations for quality early childhood education
    assess the implementation of standards (WMELS, YoungStar, NAEYC) for quality early childhood education

  3. Integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness and anti-bias perspectives.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a portfolio
    using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    individually or in groups
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    Criteria
    identify the human differences present within the practicum setting and the surrounding community
    identify biased behaviors which occur around human differences
    practice techniques for teaching children to resist bias and demonstrate acceptance for human differences
    recognize how teaching practices align with child-rearing practices of families in the practicum setting

  4. Implement developmentally appropriate integrated learning experiences for 3-5 year old children that promote child development and learning through play and care routines.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a portfolio
    using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    individually or in groups
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    Criteria
    develop integrated learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful to children
    develop integrated learning experiences that are culturally relevant
    develop integrated learning experiences that are age appropriate
    develop integrated learning experiences that are individually appropriate
    conduct established caregiving routines (meals, toileting, naptime, etc.) following established guidelines (licensing regulations, developmentally appropriate practice, etc.)
    conduct effective transitions
    adapt caregiving routines to meet individual child needs

  5. Implement a developmentally appropriate environment for children 3-5 years of age.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a portfolio
    using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    assess the environment using an assessment tool (ECERS, FCCERS, etc.)
    adapt the environment to be developmentally and culturally appropriate for the children in the group using support and guidance (equipment, materials, visual supports, etc.)

  6. Implement positive guidance strategies for children 3-5 years of age.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a portfolio
    using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    use an observation tool to gather information on child behavior to identify the function of a child’s challenging behaviors
    identify strategies that will appropriately address challenging behaviors
    follow established guidelines for positive guidance strategies (Pyramid Model)

  7. Demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior as an early childhood education professional.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a portfolio
    using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    implement reflective practice to assess personal growth in the early childhood education setting
    identify professional responsibilities as outlined in NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct
    analyze situations encountered in the early childhood setting according to professional (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, employability soft skills, etc.)

  8. Utilize positive interpersonal skills with children and adults.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a portfolio
    using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
    in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    follow established guidelines for respectful interactions with children (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, employability soft skills, etc.)
    follow established guidelines for respectful interactions with adults (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, employability soft skills, etc.)