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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Early Childhood Education 231
Course Description and Outline


ECE 231: Preschool Practicum: Early Childhood Lab


2007-2008
Credits 1–6
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Early Childhood Education
Academic Division Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Prerequisites ECE 251 or consent of instructor
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Allows students to work directly with young children under supervision of a master teacher for three hours per week per credit. Students will contract with the instructor and supervisor for completion of projects. Projects will be related to such areas as routines in the preschool, advanced curriculum planning and implementation, or communication techniques with parents. Lesson plans will be completed and carried out with children.
II : Course Objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Supervise a group of preschool children.

• Observe children objectively and describe their behavior.

• Effectively interact with preschool-age children on their level.

• Demonstrate ability to provide behavior guidance for a child and modify negative behavior.

• Demonstrate ability to encourage cooperative interaction among children.

• Plan and implement class activities in each of the five developmental areas including a multicultural component.

III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Communication
• college level writing skills
• oral communication skills
• college level reading skills

Analysis

• have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information
• have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills

Personal Development

• work effectively with others

Community Commitment

• know the basic principles and processes of government at the local, state, national and international levels
• understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world

Sections II and III were prepared on May 6, 2008. Please contact the Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service division for more information.
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