Description
This field placement focuses on professional development topics critical for practice in early childhood settings and partnerships with families. In line with the Code of Ethical Conduct, students work with their cooperating teacher to develop and refine responsive strategies to engage students and facilitate learning across domains. Students will examine family engagement and culture as foundational components of early education. Students will identify goals and track progress to support targeted skill development. Students will finalize their educational philosophy statements to reflect their growth across the ECE program. Students will develop a professional portfolio for use in the early childhood education workforce. Students will reflect on their observations, the application of theory in practice, and on questions they generate from their field placement experiences. Prereq: Ece131, Ece 136, Ece 156, Ece 200 and Relevant background check.