CIEC 5070 Pre-Entry Seminar for P-3 Alternate Route Candidates

This Post-baccalaureate seminar serves as an introduction to the teaching profession for participants who are exploring the possibility of becoming a teacher and/or who are seeking a P-3 Certificate of Eligibility (CE). Students who participate and complete the 24 hours of coursework and successfully complete all assignments will receive a certificate of completion from WPU. Completion of a 24-hour pre-training program is required to receive a P-3 CE from the New Jersey State Department of Education. This course has been designed to incorporate the four topics delineated in N.J.A.C. 6A: 9-8.1 (a) 5, i.e., classroom management, lesson planning, introduction to New Jersey’s Core Curriculum Content Standards P-3 (which would include the Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards), and authentic child assessment. Students conduct two observations in a P-3 early childhood classroom. In addition, the course is intended to introduce students to professional knowledge, developmentally appropriate and humanistic practices, and reflective thinking. The seminar provides a basis for discussion and reflection upon observations, and best practices in teaching. Each student will develop a mini-portfolio demonstrating a beginning understanding of early childhood education. Pre/Corequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree
Credits: 2.0