D. Reflecting on observations and resources that were noteworthy. E. Completing a handwriting workbook IV. How Activities Are Assessed: A. All components of the course must be completed satisfactorily in order to receive a satisfactory grade. A checklist is completed by the WIU instructor. B. Time log and reflections include a detailed and thorough discussion of required components. C, The mentor teacher completes an evaluation of the candidate focusing on the WIU dispositions and skills in lesson delivery and classroom management. ECH 480 I. Catalog Description: Work in Early Childhood Education . (1-4, repeatable to 6) Clinical experience in pre-primary and primary grade early childhood classrooms. Students explore and apply learning theories and practices as they observe, participate, and teach daily in the classroom. Transportation not furnished. Prerequisites: ECH 271, 273, 274, 380, 381, departmental permission, fully accepted into Teacher Education Program. Graded S/U only. II. Population Served: Early Childhood education majors . Number of Required Field/Internship Hours: minimum 140 hours ( 6 weeks in an early elementary setting and 7 weeks in a preschool setting) IV. Required Activities A. Daily time and activity logs B, Classroom observations C. Weekly reflections to connect experiences with knowledge about teaching, children, development and learning, D. Final reflection at the end of Session I that include thoughts about what was learned about oneself as a teacher, about children, and about teaching in general and three specific goals for Session II, using the course objectives and the Teacher Education Dispositions to guide ther discussion. E, Final reflection at the end of Session II to include thoughts about experiences throughout the semester and about preparedness for student teaching, F. Minimum of 8 completed lessons-planned, implemented and evaluated in 6 curricular areas, with individual, small group and whole group interactions and strategies in Session I G. Completion of the Western Teacher Work Sample in Session II. V. How Activities Are Assessed: A. 85% of total evaluation points possible is needed to earn a grade of “satisfactory.” B. Each requirement is evaluated using the following criteria: Inclusion of all required information for each requirement, in a professional and timely manner; evidence of ability to connect theory to practice, practice to theory, evidence of ability to apply knowledge and skills gained through course to positively impact student learning and evidence of professional behaviors, attitudes, and responses C. Positive formative and summative evaluations from cooperating teacher and WIU supervisors.
D. Reflecting on observations and resources that were noteworthy. E. Completing a handwriting workbook IV. How Activities Are Assessed: A. All components of the course must be completed satisfactorily in order to receive a satisfactory grade. A checklist is completed by the WIU instructor. B. Time log and reflections include a detailed and thorough discussion of required components. C, The mentor teacher completes an evaluation of the candidate focusing on the WIU dispositions and skills in lesson delivery and classroom management. ECH 480 I. Catalog Description: Work in Early Childhood Education . (1-4, repeatable to 6) Clinical experience in pre-primary and primary grade early childhood classrooms. Students explore and apply learning theories and practices as they observe, participate, and teach daily in the classroom. Transportation not furnished. Prerequisites: ECH 271, 273, 274, 380, 381, departmental permission, fully accepted into Teacher Education Program. Graded S/U only. II. Population Served: Early Childhood education majors . Number of Required Field/Internship Hours: minimum 140 hours ( 6 weeks in an early elementary setting and 7 weeks in a preschool setting) IV. Required Activities A. Daily time and activity logs B, Classroom observations C. Weekly reflections to connect experiences with knowledge about teaching, children, development and learning, D. Final reflection at the end of Session I that include thoughts about what was learned about oneself as a teacher, about children, and about teaching in general and three specific goals for Session II, using the course objectives and the Teacher Education Dispositions to guide ther discussion. E, Final reflection at the end of Session II to include thoughts about experiences throughout the semester and about preparedness for student teaching, F. Minimum of 8 completed lessons-planned, implemented and evaluated in 6 curricular areas, with individual, small group and whole group interactions and strategies in Session I G. Completion of the Western Teacher Work Sample in Session II. V. How Activities Are Assessed: A. 85% of total evaluation points possible is needed to earn a grade of “satisfactory.” B. Each requirement is evaluated using the following criteria: Inclusion of all required information for each requirement, in a professional and timely manner; evidence of ability to connect theory to practice, practice to theory, evidence of ability to apply knowledge and skills gained through course to positively impact student learning and evidence of professional behaviors, attitudes, and responses C. Positive formative and summative evaluations from cooperating teacher and WIU supervisors.
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