Required practicum hours to be arranged. This is a conditional admission course. Significant time in school settings will be spent. Journal writing, readings, and reports will be assigned before and during the trip. Travel fee will be extra.
Offering is subject to availability.
May be taken in place of Sociolgy 3223. This course provides a study of early learning theories and stages of child development as they relate to early childhood programs. The role of an early childhood teacher in developing curriculum, utilizing community resources, and working with parents is emphasized. Observations to be arranged. SP Develops knowledge of reading and language arts skills and basic teaching methods which are applied in practicum experiences.