ECH/496
Early Childhood Student Teaching
Course level: Upper Division
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course emphasizes the practical application of early childhood educational theories and methods. The course will focus on the following topics: the student teaching experience, the school culture, the learning environment, and planning, preparing, and implementing the Teacher Work Sample. The seminar also provides a forum for open discussion and problem solving based on student teaching classroom experiences.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Professional Licensure
Prepare for the teaching profession in accordance with the University of Phoenix Teacher Education Program.
Hiring Process
Describe components of a teaching employment portfolio and various teaching application formats.
Reflective Teaching Practices
Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional decisions, assessment plans, and teaching performance.
Technology
Incorporate developmentally appropriate technology in an early childhood setting that reflects innovative learning strategies.
Decision Making
Apply professional ethics to instructional practices and design in early childhood education.
Curriculum Design
Apply components of curriculum design to an instructional unit (TWS).
Community Partnerships
Analyze elements of school communities and the influences they have on teaching and learning.
Professional Standards
Implement professional attributes to be a successful student teacher.