Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/27/99
ECH285 19996-99999	L+L	2 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Assistant Teaching in Early Childhood Settings I
Supervised application of principles of child growth and development in early childhood programs by assisting a classroom teacher in providing age-appropriate play and learning experiences in one of the following settings: a child care center, a preschool, a primary grade classroom or a special education program. Prerequisites: (CFS176 or ECH176) and permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ECH285   19996-99999	Assistant Teaching in Early Childhood Settings I

1.	Consult with faculty coordinator to determine a placement appropriate to career goals.
2.	Apply early childhood development principles to work experience in the assigned program.
3.	Communicate and interact effectively with young children, family members, and program personnel as appropriate.
4.	Record and share a reflective journal of experiences and learning in the program on a regular basis with the faculty coordinator.
5.	Visit two additional early childhood programs and compare and contrast these programs with the placement program.
6.	Demonstrate an awareness of differences in early childhood program goals and types and evaluate for developmentally appropriate practices.

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ECH285   19996-99999	Assistant Teaching in Early Childhood Settings I

I. Course content and activities vary with individual student goals and type of placement.

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