ECE 281 - Practicum

1. Adapt to a community-based early childhood setting
   1. Review policies and procedures of an early childhood education program
   2. Practice effective communication with staff, children and parents
   3. Function as a cooperative and responsible team member
2. Establish a safe and healthy learning environment
   1. Maintain learning centers that support children’s developing initiative and independence
   2. Monitor children daily for health related problems
   3. Recognize safety concerns and take action to correct any problems
   4. Demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions procedures
   5. Demonstrate appropriate feeding and diapering procedures for infants and toddlers
3. Assess positive functioning of children in a group setting
   1. Demonstrate positive guidance techniques to support children’s appropriate behaviors
   2. Anticipate behavior problems and respond accordingly
   3. Use consistent limits which are developmentally and individually appropriate
   4. Use flexibility in guidance of each child
   5. Assist each child with labeling emotions and self-regulation
4. Evaluate the physical and cognitive competence of each child
   1. Implement developmentally, individually and culturally appropriate meaningful activities for children
   2. Identify  appropriate materials and opportunities for  play 
   3. Conduct both large and small group activities under the direction of a mentor
5. Assess positive self-concepts and individual strengths in children
   1. Apply strategies to promote the development of self-esteem
   2. Recognize and respond to the individual needs of each child
   3. Respond to the individual needs of children
6. Fulfill supplemental responsibilities related to children’s programs
   1. Follow the daily schedule as planned
   2. Carry out normal daily routines as defined by program policies
   3. Observe and assess the growth and development of individual children
7. Critique coordination between early childhood program and home
   1. Respectthe differences in lifestyles, economic levels and cultural values of children and families in the group
   2. Display courtesy and professional behavior toward all family members
   3. Incorporate elements of cultural diversity into the early childhood program
   4. Participate in parent engagement activities
8. Demonstrate professionalism
   1. Report for work on time and prepared for the day
   2. Remain at work for the entire scheduled time
   3. Display a calm and poised attitude in all situations
   4. Notify supervisor of unavoidable absences
   5. Dress appropriately for the early childhood profession
   6. Maintain good personal hygiene
   7. Complete all required hours