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:
- Demonstrate developing teaching practices by incorporating feedback while being observed in an early childhood setting.
- Understand the developmental period of early childhood across multiple contexts.
- Collaborate as partners with families in young children’s development and learning through shared resources, respectful reciprocal relationships, and engagement.
- Develop and sustain reflective and intentional practices in work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.
- Use assessment tools to document developmental progress and promote positive outcomes for each child.
Course Activities and Grading
Assignments | Weight |
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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
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2 | 1,4 | Topic: Internships
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3 | 4 | Topic: Family Engagement
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4 | 2,4 | Topic: Curriculum
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5 | 2,4 | Topic: Developing learning objectives
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6 | 2,4 | Topic: Higher Order Thinking
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7 | 2,4 | Topic: The Learning Segment
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8 | 3,4 | Topic: Observation rubrics
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9 | 4 | Topic: Observation Protocol
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10 | 2,4 | Topic: Classroom Observation 1: Part 1
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11 | 1,2,4,5 | Topic: Classroom Observation 1: Part 2
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12 | 2,4 | Topic: Classroom Observation 1: Part 3
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13 | 2,4 | Topic: Classroom Observation 2: Part 1
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14 | 1,2,4,5 | Topic: Classroom Observation 2: Part 2
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15 | 2,4 | Topic: Classroom Observation 2: Part 3
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.