CDEV 125 — Child Development Practicum I
Units: 3 Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Outside Hours: 72 Grading Method: Letter Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: Prerequisite: CDEV 103 and CDEV 104; one course from CDEV 1 15, 1 16, 1 17 , 1 18 or 1 19 with a minimum grade of C. Note: Practicum students are required to obtain proof of negative TB results or x-ray, Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), diphtheria and pertussis vaccines (Tdap), and influenza vaccination before placement at a mentor site. Per SB 792, 1 596.7995. (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at any day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This course provides an opportunity for application and demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Topics include exploration of career pathways, professional development,