ARC 004: Portfolio and Fieldwork 1

Course Description

In this module, ARC candidates are required to begin the 140-hour internship experience to broaden their exposure to a variety of certified, early childhood settings. Candidates will also be observed in their place of employment by a skilled observer to demonstrate their teaching skills at a developing level. Students complete Key Assessment 2, Content Exam, and Key Assessment 8, The Family Workshop Series, while enrolled in this module. Formerly titled: Internship - Fall

Prerequisite

  • Acceptance into the program.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate developing teaching practices by incorporating feedback while being observed in an early childhood setting.
  2. Understand the developmental period of early childhood across multiple contexts.
  3. Collaborate as partners with families in young children’s development and learning through shared resources, respectful reciprocal relationships, and engagement.
  4. Develop and sustain reflective and intentional practices in work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.
  5. Use assessment tools to document developmental progress and promote positive outcomes for each child.

Course Activities and Grading

AssignmentsWeight

Discussions

10%

Written Assignments

10%

Observations

20%

Family Workshop

20%

Internship

20%

Content Exam

20%

Total

100%

Required Texts

Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle

  • Strasser, J., & L. M. Bresson (2017). Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children's Thinking. NAEYC. ISBN-13: 978-1938113307

Course Schedule

Week

SLOs

Readings and Exercises

Assignments

1

2,4

Topic: Orientation

  • Review Getting Started information
  • Review course syllabus
  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
  • Submit Assignments
    • ARC Learning Contract
    • Certification Journey Map

2

1,4

Topic: Internships

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Submit Assignments
    • Family Workshop
    • Internships
    • Content Exam

 

3

4

Topic: Family Engagement

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
  • Submit Assignments
    • Field experience learning plan/observation goals

4

2,4

Topic: Curriculum

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
  • Submit Assignments
    • Content exam
    • Curriculum alignment

5

2,4

Topic: Developing learning objectives

  • Read and Review:
    • Strasser, J., & Bresson, L. M. (2017). Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children's Thinking. NAEYC 
      • Please read the Introduction and Part 1 of the required text for this week.
  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
  • Submit Assignments
    • Developing objectives
62,4

Topic: Higher Order Thinking

  • Read and Review:
    • Strasser, J., & Bresson, L. M. (2017). Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children's Thinking. NAEYC
      • Please read the Part 2 and Part 3 of the required text for this week.
    • Bloom's Taxonomy Resources:
  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
72,4

Topic: The Learning Segment

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
  • Submit Assignment 
    • Practice Learning Segment
8

3,4

Topic: Observation rubrics

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
  • Submit Assignment
    • Family Workshop
9

4

Topic: Observation Protocol

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Participate in Discussions
102,4

Topic: Classroom Observation 1: Part 1

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Review the lecture material
  • Submit Assignment 
    • Learning Segment for Observation 1
111,2,4,5

Topic: Classroom Observation 1: Part 2

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Submit Assignment 
    •  Observation 1
122,4

Topic: Classroom Observation 1: Part 3

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Submit Assignment 
    • Observation 1 Reflection
132,4

Topic: Classroom Observation 2: Part 1

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Submit Assignment 
    • Learning Segment for Observation 2
141,2,4,5

Topic: Classroom Observation 2: Part 2

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Submit Assignment 
    • Observation 2
152,4

Topic: Classroom Observation 2: Part 3

  • Read and view assigned material
  • Submit Assignment 
    • Observation 2 Reflection
    • Internships

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