ECEP 5000 Internship and Seminar I for Alternate Route Teachers in Phase II of Early Childhood for Paraprofesionals

This graduate seminar is the first 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 first seminar, teacher candidates will use theory and research to evaluate their classroom environments and plan and teach learning experiences that address the NJSLS and integrate play and active learning approaches. 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 techniques of child-guidance and approaches for engaging with students’ families. 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 first seminar will meet 87.5 hours of the 400-hour requirement. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Early Childhood for Paraprofessionals undergraduate major and the BA degree. Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility and a full-time position as an early childhood Teacher of Record. Also requires permission by the department.
Credits: 1.5