Field Placement I

Students will participate in practice teaching experiences in early childhood settings /agencies, under the supervision of ECE faculty. Field Placement consists of three placements (FWK 2301 - 28 days in semester two; FWK 4307 – 26 days in semester three; and FWK 6304 - 34 days in semester four in placement and 1 day consolidation of learning at DurhamCollege). Gradually, students will assume increased responsibility for working with children, individually and in groups. In addition, students will focus on the development of effective communication skills through interaction with children and adults in the placement setting. Field Placement Seminar (FWKS 1301) involves students meeting with their assigned Faculty Advisor in scheduled groups, for the purpose of identifying experiences, feelings, and reactions arising from the placement. These meetings are in addition to the observation / consultationvisits made by the Faculty Advisor to the placement setting.