ECE 2570 Capstone
Course Information
| Course Number | ECE 2570 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Capstone |
| Description | The course is designed to allow students to explore a deeper understanding within their area of emphasis in Early Childhood (e.g. Nature Studies, Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Practices) through research, service-learning, portfolio development, and reflective practice. Students will explore and demonstrate the actual applicability of the area of emphasis to the field of early childhood. Offered for variable credit (1-3 credits). (Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission). |
| Total Credits | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Internship | 1-3 Credits, 16-16 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Implement age-appropriate learning activities to address cognitive, emotional, social, sensory-motor, and language development for children ages birth through age eight related to the area of emphasis.
- Develop an appropriate learning environment for children ages birth through age eight related to the area of emphasis.
- Use assessment tools and results that identify needs, learning styles, and situations that require referrals/collaboration with other service providers and appropriate programs, environments, and learning experiences for children ages birth through age eight related to the area of emphasis.
- Apply guidance and management techniques to accommodate children ages birth through age eight related to the area of emphasis.
- Implement techniques of collaboration and partnership building with parents, colleagues, children, and community services related to the area of emphasis.
- Apply intervention strategies related to atypical development for children ages birth through age eight related to the area of emphasis.
- Connect current research to the related topic through critical thinking and analysis.
- Demonstrate reflective thinking/practice related to the area of emphasis.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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