Method
Hybrid Live-Online
Term
WINTER
Units
5.0 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$690

Course Description


This course provides early childhood education professionals with the opportunity to observe and evaluate children, applying theoretical and practical models from the field of early childhood education. Course activities include structured observation, analysis of the roles of adults, lesson planning, parent conferencing and reflective teaching.
Meets the California requirement of 3 semester units (equal to 5-quarter units) of supervised experience for teachers applying for a Children's Center Permit as described in the Child Development Permit Matrix see here: Child Development Permits- Worksheet

Topics

  • Understanding and guiding behavior
  • Observing and assessing children
  • Curriculum development

Additional Information

ECE 7: Internship requirements: FAQ

  • This course requires 70 hours of work in a licensed Child Care Center, Pre-K or Kindergarten.
  • To obtain credit for this course, you need to be supervised by a mentor teacher at a school where you are teaching. The class meets three times, at the start, middle and at the end of the practicum. You are expected to complete your hours at a school and submit your assigned work on the last day of class and online. The Extension instructor is available for online guidance and support for both students and mentors.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Extension does not provide mentor teachers for the purpose of this practicum. You are responsible for finding your own mentor teacher.
  • Mentor teachers should be working in a licensed, preferably accredited, facility. Family child care is not permitted. It is acceptable to select a kindergarten teacher as a mentor.
  • Mentor teachers must have at least 5 years of experience working with children in the role of lead teacher or director. They should have a minimum of 24 units of training in early childhood education and meet the requirements for a master teacher permit. A site supervisor or director permit is desirable. The mentor teacher's credentials must be given to the Extension instructor at the first meeting.
  • To locate a licensed center in a convenient location see Social Services Community Care Facility Search.

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