Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size12 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteECS 105, ECS 106 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course requires students to demonstrate the application of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of instructional faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities.This course requires 85 hours of supervised practicum teaching in the preschool area of the Allan Hancock College Children's Center lab school and coaching sessions with the instructor. The 85 lab hours per term, to be arranged, will average about 5 weekly hours for semester length classes, or 12 weekly hours for shorter terms. The accompanying lecture focuses on teaching goals and strategies, reflections, insights, accomplishments and challenges specific to working with preschool age children. No concurrent enrollment is allowed in ECS 118 and ECS 119. Effective August 22nd, 2016 all students enrolled in ECS 106, ECS 118 or ECS 119 must show proof of their current tuberculosis (TB) clearance and immunization against influenza, pertussis and measles to meet the provisions of SB792. Students must be on the waitlist and provide required documentation on the first day of class in order to receive an add code to add the class. For more information contact the department at extension 3401 or 3436.Usually HeldMon 5:30pm–6:20pm, Mon 6:00pm–8:00pm 