ED 296P - Preschool Laboratory: Field Experience in Early Childhood Education II

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ED 151 and ED 191V and in ENG 22/60 OR placement in ENG 100
  • Prerequisite or Corequisite: (ED 263 or ED 264) and (ED 131 or FAMR 231)
  • Corequisite: ED 296C
  • Recommended Prep: ED 215 and ED 245
  • Instructor approval required

Provides a culminating supervised work experience in an early childhood education and care setting. It is designed to support students in integrating content knowledge with practice. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 296P in combination with ED 296C, the student will be able to:

  • Establish and maintain a safe and healthy preschool environment.
  • Provide opportunities designed to advance preschoolers' physical and intellectual competence.
  • Support preschoolers' social and emotional development.
  • Provide positive guidance.
  • Establish positive and productive relationships with families.
  • Conduct a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism.