ECE 425R

Student Teaching in Early Childhood Classrooms

The student teacher will: observe and reflect with the intent to improve practice. use child guidance strategies to effectively support children's learning. assume the role of lead teacher for a portion of the student teaching expereince as they design lessons, provide instruction, and implement appropriate assessments. apply knowledge from various content courses as they relate to teaching in an early childhood classroom. apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices to support children's development and learning. provide learning experiences that meet students' diverse cogntive styles, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic diveristy. demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors and dispositions (e.g., dress and grooming, attendance and punctuality, positive interactions with mentors, peers, parents, and children, and commitment to the profession). complete a PPAT (Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers) that measures their skills in using contextual factors, planning, assessment, lesson design, interpretation of student performance, and reflection.