Prerequisite(s): ( ECE209 and ECE209B ), or instructor consent

Corequisite(s): ( ECE102 )

Third in a sequence of Practicum courses. Taken concurrently with ECE 102 this practicum is designed to assist students in gaining experience working with young children in a laboratory or qualified preschool setting The various roles of the early childhood educator, assisting with various daily activities in a preschool program, observation/assessment, and guidance techniques are included in the course curriculum. The intellectual and emotional developmental domains are emphasized. Lessons plans are developed and implemented with small groups.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.