ECED 2065 - Child Care Head Teacher Practicum

This course provides a comprehensive, supervised lead teaching experience in a licensed early learning setting. The application of pedagogical knowledge, child development theory, and instructional strategies in classrooms serving young children. Students will design and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities, manage classroom environments, assess children’s progress, and engage in reflective practice. Emphasis is placed on fostering inclusive, culturally responsive teaching, building strong family partnerships, and supporting the holistic development of young children. A weekly seminar complements the experience by addressing professional ethics, classroom management, curriculum planning and building partnerships with families and professional colleagues.

Location: L
Credits: 5
Classroom Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 135
Prerequisite(s): Program Permission. Current First Aid / CPR Certification. ECED 1050, ECED 1060, ECED 1110, ECED 1120, ECED 1160, ECED 1220, ECED 1224, ECED 1230, ECED 1260, ECED 1610, ECED 1620, ECED 1630, ECED 1640 and ECED 2060 . Open only to declared ECED students.