This course is the second and final practicum experience in the Early Learning and Childcare Diploma program. Students will demonstrate skills in positive child/family interactions, program planning, evaluation of themselves, evaluation of their program and in mentorship and coaching throughout the practicum experience. Particular attention will be given to relationship-based professional learning that highlights inquiry, reflection and leadership in professional practice. Students will demonstrate and evaluate their skills through documentation, discussion, reflective journaling and practicum assignments. Students are placed and/or employed in a licensed childcare or school settings. Supervision is provided by a Practicum instructor and by Level 3-ECE certified staff in the student’s placement. Students must be registered in ELCC 293: Practicum Seminar III while completing the practicum.
Prerequisites: ELCD 291: Practicum Seminar III, ELCD 296: Practicum III, ELCD 266: Mentoring and Coaching Relationships. Enrolment in ELCD 293: Practicum Seminar IV, Completion of 24 credits in the ELCD Program and approval from the ELCD Department.
200 Hours/4 Credits