ECEP 5001 Internship and Seminar II Alt Rte

This graduate seminar is the second in a series of four seminars in Phase II of the Early Childhood Education Alternate Route Program for Paraprofessionals (ECEP). Candidates in this program have completed preparatory course work for P-3 teacher certification at the undergraduate level in Phase I of the Early Childhood Education for Paraprofessionals BA degree program, but have not completed the clinical component. To complete the clinical component for P-3 certification, candidates work as alternate route Teachers of Record for two years following graduation and upon receipt of the CE in P-3. In this second seminar, teacher candidates will continue to plan and teach learning experiences that address the NJSLS and focus additionally on assessing student learning to inform ongoing instruction. They will attend 8 seminar meetings and be supervised by a William Paterson Clinical Supervisor to reflect on teaching practices. Teacher candidates will also discuss developmentally appropriate approaches for supporting students’ social and emotional competence, with a special focus on addressing diversity, and building classroom community. The state of New Jersey requires that alternate route teachers complete a two-year (400-hour) program of study. Through clinical work, observations, and reflective discussions, this second seminar will meet 87.5 hours of the 400-hour requirement Prerequisite(s): ECEP 5000
Credits: 1.5