Developing a thriving practice in Early Learning can be viewed through the metaphor of a tree. Foundations for Practice establishes the roots that will center the future. Practicum 1 can be seen as the strong trunk from which all other growth emerges. Practicum 2 finds us extending our branches as we reach for new experience and insights, and Practicum 3 invites us to consider the buds that burst forth into the world.

In Practicum 3, we continue to utilize well established roots and trunk to grow branches of practice as an early childhood educator. Thinking and learning are cyclical like seasons, practicum 2 and 3 can be considered seasons, leaves of thinking and hypothesis will fall and nourish the roots and trunk of the tree for further development of thinking and growth. In this practicum, students are welcomed into an exploratory space of wonder and professional inquiry.

This course is restricted to students in the Early Learning program

Prerequisite(s): EL 204, EL 212, EL 222, and EL 223 or with program permission.
Corequisites: EL 213 & EL 224 (recommended)