50-481 Clinical Practice and Seminar: Early Childhood

The purpose of this clinical practice experience is to assist the candidates in applying their theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills to the diverse and multicultural early childhood classroom. During clinical practice, candidates engage in two guided, 8 week full-time teaching experiences in early childhood classrooms, under the cooperation and supervision of mentor teachers and a University supervisor. Clinical practice consists of the candidate observing the students, the environment and the mentor teacher, as well as being responsible for the developmentally appropriate instruction of students individually, in small groups and as a whole class. Attendance at Clinical Practice Seminar is required. Evidence of successful completion of the appropriate State of Illinois content area test must be received in the College of Education at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the clinical practice semester.

Credits

9

Prerequisite

2.75 GPA; Admission to clinical practice; all required methods and field experience course work completed; and a negative TB test on file.