EDU-284 – Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

This courses 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. Students are required to observe and practice at approved sites (within the student’s area) in two of the three early childhood age groups (birth-age 3, 3-5, 5-8) in order to successfully complete the capstone practicum course.