Prerequisite(s): ( ECE150 ), or instructor consent

Corequisite(s): ( ECE163B )

The first in a sequence of courses with a practicum co-requisite designed to assist students in gaining experience working with young children in a laboratory or qualified preschool setting. Students gain experience identifying developmentally appropriate learning environments, completing observations and assessments, identifying and practicing guidance strategies, planning, and evaluating environments appropriate for the young child.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.