Assessments Upon completion of this course, the candidate will be able to: Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Create classroom environments that are healthy, respectful, and Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; supportive. Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Supervisor Observations; Personal Design, implement, and evaluate constructivist curriculum that Reflection Papers; Collaborative promotes positive learning and development for all kindergarten Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; children. Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Align learning activities to appropriate ODE Content Standards Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; for kindergarten. Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Employ a wide array of management strategies to positively Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; influence learning and development. children’s Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Employ effective assessment strategies to evaluate children’s Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; learning and development in kindergarten. Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES Attendance You will be spending five days each week, 3 hours each day, in an inclusive kindergarten classroom. Although the beginning and ending times of the experience may vary from center to center, you are to be present during a full half-day session daily. Keep track of your hours on your practicum time sheet, which is to be turned in to your university supervisor at the end of the semester. If you are ill and unable to participate in practicum, notify both your mentor teacher and university supervisor. You must make up any days that you miss during the semester. During the semester, there is a limited amount of time available to make up missed time in the field; subsequently, you may need to use time during exam week. Please plan accordingly. Discuss procedures for contacting your mentor teacher during your first visit. Snow days will be observed in accordance with the placement site. If your school has a snow closure day you will not report to practicum and will not need to make up the snow day. Please note the snow day on your time sheet. You will need to complete an Absentee Form (Forms section) for all other absences. The form should be signed by you and your mentor, and then be placed in your Practicum Notebook, behind your time sheets for your supervisor to review and sign. Repeated absences or tardiness may result in a Brief Disposition or an Action Plan and could lead to dismissal from placement.
Upon completion of this course, the candidate will be able to: Assessments Create classroom environments that are healthy, respectful, and supportive. Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Design, implement, and evaluate constructivist curriculum that promotes positive learning and development for all kindergarten children. Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Align learning activities to appropriate ODE Content Standards for kindergarten. Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Employ a wide array of management strategies to positively influence children’s learning and development. Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Employ effective assessment strategies to evaluate children’s learning and development in kindergarten. Supervisor Observations; Personal Reflection Papers; Collaborative Assessment Logs; Lesson Plans; Classroom Profile Paper; Mid-Term and Final Evaluations ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES Attendance You will be spending five days each week, 3 hours each day, in an inclusive kindergarten classroom. Although the beginning and ending times of the experience may vary from center to center, you are to be present during a full half-day session daily. Keep track of your hours on your practicum time sheet, which is to be turned in to your university supervisor at the end of the semester. If you are ill and unable to participate in practicum, notify both your mentor teacher and university supervisor. You must make up any days that you miss during the semester. During the semester, there is a limited amount of time available to make up missed time in the field; subsequently, you may need to use time during exam week. Please plan accordingly. Discuss procedures for contacting your mentor teacher during your first visit. Snow days will be observed in accordance with the placement site. If your school has a snow closure day you will not report to practicum and will not need to make up the snow day. Please note the snow day on your time sheet. You will need to complete an Absentee Form (Forms section) for all other absences. The form should be signed by you and your mentor, and then be placed in your Practicum Notebook, behind your time sheets for your supervisor to review and sign. Repeated absences or tardiness may result in a Brief Disposition or an Action Plan and could lead to dismissal from placement.