Course Description
In this module, ARC candidates are required to complete 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. Additionally, candidates will complete and submit the teacher performance assessment, edTPA. Students complete Key Assessment 2, 4, 5 and 7 while enrolled in this module. Formerly titled: Internship Assessments (Spring & Summer)
Prerequisites
- Acceptance into the program.
- Completion of ARC 004 with a passing grade.
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 (Weeks 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14) | 12% |
edTPA Portfolio | 22% |
Classroom Observation 3 | 22% |
Internship | 22% |
Content Exam | 22% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
- This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are openly licensed, educational resources that can be used for teaching, learning and research. OER may consist of a variety of resources such as textbooks, videos and software that are no cost for students.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 2,4 | Topic: Course Introduction
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2 | 1,5 | Topic: Introduction to edTPA
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3 | 1,3,4 | Topic: edTPA Task 1: Part A
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4 | 1,4 | Topic: edTPA Task 1: Parts B & C
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5 | 1,4 | Topic: edTPA Task 1: Part D
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6 | 1,4 | Topic: edTPA Task 1: Part E
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7 | 1,5 | Topic: edTPA Task 2
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8 | 1,5 | Topic: edTPA Task 3
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9 | 1,4,5 | Topic: Self Assessing the edTPA Portfolio
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10 | 1,4,5 | Topic: edTPA Submission
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11 | 4 | Topic: Reflection
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12 | 2,4 | Topic: Practices Rooted in Theory
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13 | 3,4 | Topic: Planning for the Future
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14 | 1,4 | Topic: Final Documentation Part I
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15 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Topic: Final Documentation Part II
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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.