EDUC 3300 - Early Childhood Internship

Hours: 3
An intensive and extended teaching apprenticeship within an elementary (K - grade 3) classroom. Interns serve at least 75 hours. Activities include gathering information about the children in the classroom (their individual needs, interests, cultural strengths, etc.), becoming familiar with the school and community contexts of the classroom, practicing authentic assessment techniques that inform next steps for the children’s activities, designing and implementing learning activities that align with the classroom curriculum, and engaging in interactive communication with the children’s families. Interns take on the role of classroom teacher as much as possible with the support of cooperating teacher and faculty coach. An opportunity to refine teaching efficacy through faculty supported data-driven instructional reflections and systematic faculty coaching.
Corequisites: EDUC 3200.
Notes: This course has at least 75 off campus field hours.

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EDUC 3300 - Early Childhood Internship