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Course Outline

School:
Community and Health Studies

Department:
Community Studies

Program:
Early Childhood Education

Course Title:
Preschool, School-Age, Specialized Field Practicum

Course Code:
ECEP 245

Total Course Hours:
208

Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
All first semester courses
ECEP 135 or ECEP 235

Eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition:
Yes

Originated by:
Pauline Camuti, Erin Wallace,

Date:
June 2010

Effective Semester:
Fall 2010

Approved by: ________________________________________
Chairperson/Dean
Students are expected to know the contents of the course outline and to discuss with the professor any areas where clarification is required.

Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at Centennial College. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies.
Course Description
The final field placement experience will provide an opportunity for students to consolidate their learning from the previous three semesters of study and support their acquisition of the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to make a successful transition from college to the workplace. Students who have reliably demonstrated excellence in their previous field placement experiences and academic studies, as determined by faculty, may opt to complete placement in a specialized setting. Others will have the opportunity to work in a preschool childcare setting. Faculty supervisors, through their observations of students in action with the children, will support students as they engage in the process of reflective practice to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their accomplishments and future goals. Final grades will be assigned based upon the competencies and grading system outlined in the field manual.

Course Learning Outcomes
The student will reliably

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