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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PRACTICUM OUTLINE

ECE 3100 Practicum 1, ECE 3200 Practicum 2, ECE 3300 Practicum 3


Knights College’s Work Experience Policy and Procedure is applicable to all Practicum

Knights College

Work Experience Policy Practicum

Name of Policy Type of Work Experience

Early Childhood Education Certificate 2016.08.30

Name of Program Implementation Date

Senior Educational Administrator Date

Position(s) Responsible Date of Last Revision

Practicum Duration:

Practicum 1: 80 hours



1. The work experience is a required part of the Early Childhood Education Certificate Program in which the student obtains practical skills relevant to the learning objectives of the program.

2. The requirements for participation in the work experience are as follows:

A pass grade for each of the 11 academic courses in the ECE Certificate Program

3. The process by which the student will be placed in a work experience is as follows: Students select suitable potential practicum host sites based on criteria learned in the

completed academic coursework.


Students submit a practicum placement request form to the Senior Educational Administrator of Knights College.

The Senior Educational Administrator of Knights College investigates the potential practicum host site to ensure the site meets the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation Standards and verifies that a qualified sponsor educator and practicum instructor are available for the practicum dates selected by the student.

The Senior Educational Administrator of Knights College allocates a qualified practicum instructor to mentor the student throughout their practicum.

The allocated instructor contacts the student and the sponsor educator from the practicum host site.

Once final arrangements have been made regarding the date of the practicum, daily hours the student is expected to be on site, student/ instructor and sponsor responsibilities clarified and seminar/ meeting dates established the practicum receives “Approved” status.

Once the practicum has received the “Approved” status the student is expected to attend the practicum, demonstrate professionalism at all times, follow Knights College’s Code of Conduct and complete required activities and assignments as required for practicum completion.

4. Knights College, the student and the host organization, will enter into a written agreement detailing each party’s responsibilities and the activities the student will undertake during the work experience. A copy of the agreement will be provided to the student before the start date of the work experience.

5. The process by which the student will be evaluated in relation to the work experience component is as follows:

The student will complete a variety of assignments throughout the practicum that contribute towards the final grade

The sponsor educator, the student and the practicum instructor each evaluate the students’ work experience component according to specified criteria (occupational competencies) in the “Practicum Evaluation Book”

6. The student will be provided with at least one written evaluation in relation to the work experience component.

7. Knights College will monitor the student during the work experience by reviewing:

each week whether the student is attending the work experience; and

each week whether the student is meeting the learning objectives of the Early Childhood Education Certificate Program


ECE 3100 Practicum 1 Prerequisites:

Students require a pass grade (minimum 50%) for each of the 11 academic courses in the ECE Certificate Program. (ECE1100, ECE1200, ECE1300, ECE1400, ECE1500, ECE1600, ECE1700, ECE2100, ECE2200, ECE2300, ECE2400)

Duration:

80 Hours

Description:

Practicum 1 is the first of three practicums. Students will put the theory from the completed academic courses into practice and demonstrate that they are developing the competencies required to be an Early Childhood Educator. Students are expected to be professional and ethical, communicate effectively, complete assignments, engage in the practical experience and demonstrate evidence of learning. Practicum 1 will be completed at a licensed child care facility under the supervision of a qualified Early Childhood Educator and facilitated by a qualified practicum instructor.

Practicum Objectives:

Apply knowledge of quality care and account for your practicum

host site choice Formulate personal and professional practicum goals and the

accompanying action plan Evaluate personal and professional practicum goals and the

accompanying action plan Use observation methods to observe the stage of development,

unique needs and learning style of a child Plan developmentally appropriate activities that foster the

development of the whole child Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal

skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition requirements

Record daily practicum experiences Reflect on practicum experience and rationalize self-evaluation

Instructional Methods:

Supervised practical experience at a licensed practicum host site Online seminars and meetings facilitated by the practicum

instructor


Required Course Materials:

Textbook: Martin, S. (2014). Take a Look: Observation and

Portfolio Assessment in Early Childhood (6th edition). Applicable textbooks used during academic course work.

Requirements for Practicum Completion:

Student must complete 80 hours of supervised training at ONE

agreed upon practicum host site (these hours include the online hours of practicum seminars hosted by the practicum instructor)

Student must complete all required assessment assignments and activities

Student must receive a final PASS GRADE (minimum 50%) for Practicum 1.

Assessment Methods:

Students are required to achieve a minimum of 50% for their overall mark to pass this practicum. Percentages below indicate the maximum % the assessment method contributes to the final score.

1. Practicum Site Rationale (10%) 2. Practicum Goals (10%) 3. Observation Assignment (20%) 4. Practicum Reflection Essay (10%) 5. Self-Evaluation (10%) 6. Sponsor Educator Evaluation (30%) 7. Practicum Instructor Evaluation (10%)


Practicum 1 Assessment Methods

Activity Assignment Name

% of Final Grade

Learning Objective

Practicum Objective: Apply knowledge of quality care and account for your practicum host site choice

Rationale

Assignment 1:

Practicum Site Rationale

10%

Apply your knowledge of quality child care and account for your practicum site choice

Practicum Objective: Formulate personal and professional practicum goals and the accompanying action plan. Evaluate personal and professional practicum goals and the accompanying action plan

Goal Setting

Assignment 2:

Practicum Goals

10%

Formulate and evaluate personal and professional practicum goals and the accompanying action plan

Practicum Objective: Use observation methods to observe the stage of development, unique needs and learning style of a child. Plan developmentally appropriate activities that foster the development of the whole child

Observation and activity

planning

Assignment 3: Observation

20%

Observe the stage of development, unique needs and learning style of a child and plan developmentally appropriate activities that foster the development of the whole child

Practicum Objective: Record daily practicum experiences

Daily Learning

Journal, Reflection and

Rationale

Assignment 4:

Practicum Reflection Essay

10%

Record daily practicum experiences in a learning journal. Reflect on practicum experience and rationalize self-evaluation

Practicum Objective: Reflect on practicum experience and rationalize self-evaluation

Self-evaluation

Assignment 5:

Practicum Self-Evaluation

10%

Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition requirements. Self-evaluate your practicum performance


Practicum Objective: Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition requirements

Sponsor

Educator’s Evaluation

Evaluation Book Sponsor

Educator

30%

Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition requirements.


Practicum

Instructor’s Evaluation

Evaluation Book Practicum

Instructor

10%

Demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills, knowledge application and self-development


ECE 3200 Practicum 2 Prerequisite:

ECE3100 Practicum 1

Duration:

120 Hours

Description:

Practicum 2 is the second of three practicums. Students will put the theory from the completed academic courses into practice and demonstrate that they are developing the competencies required to be an Early Childhood Educator. Students are expected to be professional and ethical, communicate effectively, complete assignments, engage in the practical experience and demonstrate evidence of learning. In Practicum 2 students practice developing their skills in a broad range of experiences including developing, implementing and evaluating group activities in “Language and Literature” and “Art and Creative Development”. Students practice a broad range of child guidance strategies including conflict resolution. Practicum 2 will be completed at a licensed child care facility under the supervision of a qualified Early Childhood Educator and facilitated by a qualified practicum instructor.





accompanying action plan Use observation methods to observe the stage of development,

unique needs and learning styles of a group of children Plan developmentally appropriate activities that foster the

development of the whole child in the following curriculum areas; “Language and Literature” and “Art and Creative Development”

Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition requirements





instructor


Textbook: Martin, S. (2014). Take a Look: Observation and

Portfolio Assessment in Early Childhood (6th edition). Applicable textbooks used during academic course work. Teaching resources applicable to practicum activities






Assessment Methods:


1. Practicum Site Rationale (10%) 2. Practicum Goals (10%) 3. Curriculum Activities (20%) 4. Practicum Reflection Essay (10%) 5. Self-Evaluation (10%) 6. Sponsor Educator Evaluation (30%) 7. Practicum Instructor Evaluation (10%)




% of Final Grade

Learning Objective


Rationale

Assignment 1:


10%



Goal Setting

Assignment 2:

Practicum Goals

10%


Practicum Objective: Use observation methods to observe the stage of development, unique needs and learning styles of a group of children. Plan developmentally appropriate activities that foster the development of the whole child in the following curriculum areas; “Language and Literature” and “Art and Creative Development”


planning

Assignment 3:

Curriculum Activities

20%

Observe the stage of development, unique needs and learning styles of a group of children and plan developmentally appropriate language/literature and art/creative development activities.


Daily Learning


Rationale

Assignment 4:


10%



Self-evaluation

Assignment 5:


10%

Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition


requirements. Self-evaluate your practicum performance


Sponsor



Educator

30%



Practicum



Instructor

10%



ECE 3300 Practicum 3 Prerequisite:

ECE3100 Practicum 1 and ECE3200 Practicum 2

Duration:

225 Hours

Description:

Practicum 3 is the final of three practicums. Students will put the theory from the completed academic courses into practice and demonstrate that they have the competencies required to be an Early Childhood Educator. Students are expected to be professional and ethical, communicate effectively, complete assignments, engage in the practical experience and demonstrate evidence of learning. In Practicum 3 students are required to plan, implement and evaluate 16 curriculum activities and 4 circle lessons. Practicum 3 will be completed at a licensed child care facility under the supervision of a qualified Early Childhood Educator and facilitated by a qualified practicum instructor.





accompanying action plan Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate

activities in all curriculum areas Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate circle

lessons Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal

skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition requirements




instructor



Applicable textbooks used during academic course work. Teaching resources applicable to practicum activities






Assessment Methods:


1. Practicum Site Rationale (5%) 2. Practicum Goals (5%) 3. Portfolio (30%) 4. Practicum Reflection Essay (10%) 5. Self-Evaluation (10%) 6. Sponsor Educator Evaluation (30%) 7. Practicum Instructor Evaluation (10%)




% of Final Grade

Learning Objective


Rationale

Assignment 1:


5%



Goal Setting

Assignment 2:

Practicum Goals

5%


Practicum Objective: Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities in all curriculum areas. Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate circle lessons


planning

Assignment 3:

Portfolio

30%

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum activities and circle lessons. Compile an e-portfolio.


Daily Learning


Rationale

Assignment 4:


10%



Self-evaluation

Assignment 5:


10%

Demonstrate professionalism, self-development, interpersonal skills, the ability to implement positive guidance, and compliance with health, safety and nutrition


requirements. Self-evaluate your practicum performance


Sponsor



Educator

30%



Practicum



Instructor

10%


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