EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

This course is designed to allow students to, demonstrate acquired skills in a three star, (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent,, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is, placed on designing, implementing and evaluating, developmentally appropriate activities and, environments for all children;, supporting/engaging families; and modeling, reflective and professional practices based on, national and state guidelines. Upon completion,, students should be able to apply NC Foundations, for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate, developmentally appropriate plans/assessments,, appropriate guidance techniques and, ethical/professional behaviors, including the use, of appropriate technology, as indicated by, assignments and onsite faculty assessments.

Credits

4

State Prerequisite

Take One Set: Set 1: EDU 119 EDU 144 EDU 145 EDU 146 and EDU 151 Set 2: EDU 119 PSY 244 PSY 245 EDU 146 and EDU 151 Set 3: EDU 119 EDU 144 PSY 245 EDU 146 and EDU 151 Set 4: EDU 119 PSY 244 EDU 145 EDU 146 and EDU 151 Take One of The Following: DRE 098 ENG 095 ENG 011 OR ENG 002 WITH MIN GRADE OF P1 ENG 025 OR ENG 045 OR ENG 111