Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteCH DEV 001, 002, 007, 011, and 034 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionCo-requisite: CH DEV 042. Course requirements: TB test clearance and fingerprinting This course is a supervised practicum experience in an approved early childhood educational program, such as a preschool, child development center, elementary school, special education center or other early care/early intervention natural environments. Practicum students will be expected to demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child- centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, assessment and knowledge of curriculum content areas are emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning. An overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art, crafts music, movement, dramatic play, small and large motor, as well as group time. Students will design and implement lesson plans under the supervision of a college instructor and a Master teacher at their Practicum site. 