Practicum II

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Duration: 3 weeks

Hours: 125

Domestic Tuition: $695.00

International Tuition: $985.00

Description

Practicum Two develops and expands on the knowledge and skills learned in Practicum One. Students complete 125 hours in a group licensed day care facility for children aged 3-5 over a three week period. Students are required to demonstrate their competencies in communicating with children, guiding children’s behaviour, and planning and implementing activities. They will do this through videotaping their activities and submitting a dvd to their Practicum Instructor for evaluation. Student Responsibilities: - Make arrangements with a child care centre to complete the three-week placement - Make arrangements for a video camera to demonstrate competencies, and ensure that parents are comfortable with the videotaping - Work full days in the child care centre and inform the staff if you need to be absent - Attend staff meetings when appropriate - Meet with centre supervisor to discuss activity plans and performance - Participate as a team member by supporting staff in routines, supervision, program planning and general housekeeping

Objectives

• Plan and implement activities that promote the growth and development of young children
• To learn how to use classroom equipment and materials to aid child discovery and learning
• To demonstrate child guidance and classroom management skills that are in accordance with accepted early childhood strategies and techniques
• To use effective verbal and non-verbal communication with the children in order to foster active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction in the classroom
• To learn about the community resources available for families with young children
• To demonstrate an ability to work as a team member