10-307-210ECE: Field Experience 4
Course Information
Description
This final 3-credit pre-professional field experience course focuses on demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of children birth to age 8, and families. An emphasis is on practicing the lead teacher role to design, implement and evaluate a connected unit of learning experiences.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Develop an interdisciplinary unit of connected experiences
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    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 an appropriate balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences
    create learning experiences that incorporate the WMELS Framework
    create learning experiences that include effective transitions
    implement intentional learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and appropriately challenging
    take responsibility for the management of the daily schedule
    reflect on the facilitation of the learning experience
    reflect on the facilitation of the interdisciplinary unit

  2. Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through care routines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    implement established caregiving routines (meals, toileting, naptime, etc.) following established guidelines (licensing regulations, developmentally appropriate practice, etc.)
    take responsibility for the management of the caregiving routines
    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 professionalism as an early childhood educator
    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
    analyze teaching strategies using reflective practices to promote ongoing 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. Foster positive relationships 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.)
    initiate relationships with children and adults
    use effective communication skills to cultivate a relationship with a family
    communicate with families about community opportunities
    work collaboratively with children, families, staff, peers, and community members
    maintain composure under pressure

  6. Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in teaching practice
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    plan curriculum to address those human differences (persona dolls, multi-cultural materials, etc.)
    recognize how teaching practices align with child-rearing practices of families in the practicum setting
    develop techniques for teaching children to resist stereotyping and discriminatory behaviors
    create a caring equitable community of learners

  7. Prepare the environment to be developmentally appropriate
    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 indoor and outdoor 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
    implement positive guidance strategies
    follow established guidelines for positive guidance strategies (Pyramid Model)

  10. Develop a career plan for your transition from student to professional
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    develop career goals
    write a philosophy of early childhood education
    create a professional resume