ECED-206 Infant & Toddler Fieldwork Practicum

Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080.  Pre-requisite: ECED-103 , ECED-203  and ECED-204 . Students must have current Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry (CA/NR) clearance or LARA eligibility letter obtained from the Michigan Department of Human Services to be presented in the first class. A copy must be on file in the Fine Arts/Social Sciences Office, MMB 2005.  Students must meet all state licensing health requirements prior to start of their lab experience.  Must have transportation to/from lab worksite.
This course which consists of 200 field hours and seminars provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate competency in the infant/toddler classroom. The field site and college faculty will provide field supervision.

Course Outcomes
1. Develop a safe and healthy environment for young children

2. Investigate practices that support the physical and intellectual growth of children

3. Develop children’s emotional development and provide for positive guidance to support this development

4. Interacts with families to develop positive and productive relationships

5. Explain what is included in a well-run program responsive to participant needs

6. Recognizes the commitment to professionalism