Early Childhood Education Part-time Practicum I

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Act and continue to develop professionally
   Under the guidance and supervision of an Early Childhood Educator the student will demonstrate at an introductory level:
   1. personal accountability, including:
      • Punctuality and regular attendance in the practicum/worksite setting
      • Appropriate grooming and dress
      • Sound judgement
      • A sense of humour
      • Enthusiasm
      • Consistent effort throughout the day or shift
      • Ability to seek and accept feedback
   2. professional competence, including:
      • Initiative
      • Ability to deal with time and stress-related pressures
      • Ability to adhere to ethics and confidentiality policies
      • Knowledge of the limits and expectations of the practicum student’s role
      • The ability to communicate in writing
2. Communicate and collaborate with children, families, community and colleagues.
   Under the guidance and supervision of an Early Childhood Educator the student will demonstrate knowledge of and beginning competence in:
   1. interpersonal effectiveness, including:
      • The ability to display tact
      • Patience and flexibility in interactions with others
      • Effective listening
      • Clear communication
      • Appropriate language
      • The ability to communicate across cultures
   2. effective collaboration and communication in the workplace, including
      • The ability to establish positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
      • The ability to contribute to a climate of open communication and cooperation
      • The ability to communicate in writing
3. Observe, assess, plan for and monitor individual and group development of children in the context of developmentally appropriate practice.
   Under the guidance and supervision of an Early Childhood Educator the student will observe staff and demonstrate:
   1. beginning competence in fostering children’s healthy development in the following areas:
      • Physical
      • Emotional
      • Social
      • Intellectual
      • Language
   2. beginning competence in planning and initiating a preschool curriculum which responds to the children’s ideas. The curriculum will include a variety of learning experiences in two of the following areas:
      • Literature
      • Creative art
      • Music and movement
      • Science, math and socials
   3. the ability to successfully guide individual children’s learning and behaviour, using a range of positive and respectful child and group guidance techniques.
4. Ensure safety and monitor and promote health and nutrition.
   Under the guidance and supervision of an Early Childhood Educator the student will:
   1. demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for children’s safety by anticipating possible problem situations
   2. describe the centre’s health and safety policies and emergency procedures
   3. demonstrate the ability to model and promote good health and hygiene practices
   4. demonstrate knowledge of the nutritional needs of children, while taking into sideration allergies and the child’s/family’s food preferences.