10307190ECE: Field Experience 3
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit advanced field experience course focuses on supporting young children's development birth to age 8 through observation, assessment, and implementation of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    create learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and appropriately challenging
    create learning experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate
    create learning experiences that are age and individually appropriate
    create learning experiences that reflect the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and Curriculum Goals, and Implementation
    create learning experiences that incorporate the WMELS Framework
    create learning experiences that include effective transitions
    take increasing responsibility for the management of the daily schedule
    reflect on the facilitation of the learning experience

  2. Incorporate developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through care routines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    conduct 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. Incorporate governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to early childhood education
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    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
    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. Apply 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
    implement 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
    demonstrate techniques for teaching children to resist stereotyping and discriminatory behaviors

  7. Analyze a developmentally appropriate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    assess the environment using an environmental assessment tool
    include recommendations for modifications based on results of assessment
    adapt the environment to be developmentally and culturally appropriate for the children in the group using support and guidance (equipment, materials, visual supports, etc.)

  8. Assess children's growth and development based on observations and assessment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    complete objective observations on a small group of children
    analyze the observations of a small group of children
    utilize an assessment tool
    summarize assessment results

  9. Implement positive guidance strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    complete objective observations on a small group of children
    analyze the observations of a small group of children
    utilize an assessment tool
    summarize assessment results