Practicum III

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Duration: 3 weeks

Hours: 125

Domestic Tuition: $695.00

International Tuition: $985.00

Description

Practicum Three develops and expands on the knowledge and skills learned in Practicums One and Two. Students will spend three weeks in a group licensed day care facility and complete 125 hours. They will be required to demonstrate their competencies in planning and implementing activities, communicating with parents and staff and enriching children's play. These competencies will be demonstrated through video clips that will be submitted to the Practicum Instructor for evaluation. Students will become aware of the child as an integral part of his/her family and its cultural heritage. They will learn to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of each child and family. 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
• Use effective guidance strategies with individuals and groups of children
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate children's growth and development by enriching their play activities
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with staff, children and families
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources