ECE 588 Early Childhood Residency Seminar

The course is delivered as a four-term seminar, Summer through Spring terms, to create a connection between educational theory and content with field experience and instructional practice. The course is offered as part of the Early Childhood Residency Program for candidates working as teacher assistants in preprimary or primary grade level classrooms. The concurrent university study and field experience provide an opportunity to bridge theory and practice with a particular emphasis on various types of literacy (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, listening, visual, math) and math content for the Early Childhood years. Candidates meet in a weekly seminar over the four terms to engage in topics related to curriculum, assessment and instruction for young learners while simultaneously analyzing high-leverage practices and diverse and inclusive classroom environments to broaden their professional knowledge. Students must take his course for 2SH in the first term, (summer) and then 3 SH for the next three terms (fall, winter, spring) for a total of 11SH throughout the residency year. Pre-requisite(s): Passing grade in all previous residency year. Co-requisite(s): None. 1-11 semester hours