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Haywood Community College Early Childhood Education
Field Experience Handbook
Haywood Community College’s Early Childhood Program graduates knowledgeable
professionals who have the essential skills and field experiences to effectively educate
typically and atypically developing children while supporting diverse families and
communities and advocating for the profession.
Table of Contents
1.
Guiding Philosophy
3
2.
Conceptual Framework
3
3.
Conceptual Model
4
4.
Student Outcomes
5
5.
Purpose of Field Experiences
6
6.
Field Experience Policy Introduction
6
7.
Student Eligibility Requirements
6
8.
Field Experience Site Selection
7
9.
Selection of Child
7
10.
Student Professional Behavior Guidelines
8
11.
Confidentiality Agreement
10
12.
Student Signature Page
11
13.
Field Experience Approval Sheet
12
14.
Early Childhood Education Parental Permission Form
13
Guiding Philosophy
Children learn through play in an individualized and stimulating learning environment, which respects the child’s dignity, worth and diversity.
Conceptual Framework
The Conceptual Framework was created through a collaborative process of faculty, students, administration and shareholder input. It is recognized and used by faculty and stakeholders. The Conceptual Framework will experience change. Developed as a living and growing document, students, advisory board members, stakeholders and faculty will continually provide input with regard to needed changes and growth adjustments. The evolution of the framework will consist of changes in the early childhood field, student needs, faculty growth and stakeholder input.
Children learn and develop through play in a creative and stimulating learning environment that respects
the child’s dignity, worth and diversity. Play is the developmentally appropriate process whereby children learn and grow. Play allows for the development of the whole child, which includes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains. The child’s environments must be enriched with open-ended
materials and opportunities to interact with their peers. It is critical that children have the freedom to direct their own play. According to the theorist, Vygotsky, the play of children follows developmental paths, focusing on the development of imagery situations, explicit roles and implicit rules. Self -directed play leads to the development of literacy skills and supports self- regulation.
The role of the teacher is to establish a child-centered, creative and stimulating environment and curriculum that facilitates play according to developmentally appropriate practice. The teacher creates and selects open-ended materials, individual and group activities, and indoor/outdoor experiences that encourage creativity in the young child.
Teachers engage and model problem-solving, creative thinking, scientific discovery, language and artistic expression, and social interactions in a healthy, nurturing, and respectful environment that takes into account each child’s dignity, worth, and diversity. The teacher forms a respectful partnership with the child’s family, and a connection with the community,
to enhance learning and development. Furthermore, teachers understand, communicate, and promote the benefits of early learning to the child, family, community, and society. The visual depiction of the conceptual framework highlights the key components. We believe that the child’s worth, dignity, and diversity are the building blocks, which the teacher utilizes to provide developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and challenging curricula for each child. Creative and stimulating environments are the foundation that teachers utilize to support children’s learning and development. Additionally, the conceptual framework supports the program’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to preparing candidates to work in diverse, inclusive settings.
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Graduates of the Haywood Community College’s Early Childhood Education Program will follow the NAEYC Standards as adopted by the NC Community College System’s Early Childhood Programs: NAEYC Standard 1:
Promote Child Development and Learning NAEYC Standard 2
: Build Family and Community Relationships NAEYC Standard 3:
Observe, Document, and Assess to Support Young Children and Families
NAEYC Standard 4
: Use Developmentally Effective Approaches to Connect with Children and Families NAEYC Standard 5
: Use Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum NAEYC Standard 6
: Become a Professional Standards adopted from NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs, Position Statement Approved by the NAEYC Governing Board July 2009
To more fully define the NAEYC standards in relation to the work of the graduates of the Haywood Community College’s Early Childhood Education Program, these additional learning outcomes are used as touch points for our students. Each one relates to one or more of the NAEYC standards:
1.
Define play and its importance in the learning and development of young children.
2.
Describe the developmental milestones and stages of young children.
3.
Assess a child’s developmental skills and needs.
4.
Utilize knowledge of developmental milestones and stages when planning effective programs for young children.
5.
Design and present healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children that include open-ended materials, peer interaction, child-directed play, indoor/outdoor activities, scientific discovery, and artistic expression that encourage family connections. 6.
Design and present developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children that includes open-ended materials, peer interaction, child-directed play, indoor/outdoor activities, scientific discovery, and artistic expression that encourage family connections.
7.
Demonstrate ability to individualize learning opportunities within the inclusive classroom.
8.
Form a respectful partnership with the child’s family and a connection with the community to enhance learning and development. 9.
Model problem solving to children and allow opportunities for the child to develop skills.
10.
Advocate for the profession and uphold the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Purpose of Field Experiences
Throughout the Early Childhood Education Curriculum, students will have the opportunity to participate in field experiences. Field experiences allow the student to apply knowledge and skills in real-life early learning settings. Students will receive constructive feedback in regards to their performance from instructors, site supervisors, and teachers. Note to Students: Criminal Record Checks are a PRE-SERVICE
REQUIREMENT for any person who is employed or seeks to be employed by a child care facility.
Field Experience Policies
The following policies apply to students completing Early Childhood Education Field Experiences. These policies are a supplement to the institutional policies as stated in the school catalog and student handbook (http://www.haywood.edu/publications). These policies are designed to guide students in safe, effective, and ethical practices that need to occur within real-life learning settings.
Student Eligibility Requirements
1.
Satisfactory completion of the EDU 119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education course.
For items 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (below), the child care program that you complete your field experience with may require all of these items before allowing you to work in the program. Please check with your field
experience site at the beginning of the semester to find out what is required. If these items are required, please submit documentation indicating that you have met the requirements for items 2, 3, 4,
5, and 6 directly to the center director of the program where you are doing your field work.
2.
Completion of a Criminal Background Check by obtaining a letter issued by the North Carolina Division of Child Development Workforce indicating that the student has completed the background check and is approved to work in a child care program.
3. Completion of a health questionnaire or if internship time lasts longer than 60 days, a medical statement signed by a medical professional.
4. Proof of a current, negative tuberculosis test.
5. Emergency Information Form. 6. Age verification. A copy of your driver’s license will meet this requirement.
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Field Experience Site Selection
1.
The student will self-select a field experience location that meets the course/assignment requirements provided within the course syllabus or Moodle.
2.
All approved field experience sites must have a North Division of Child Development Star Rating
of 3 or higher or be Department of Public Education Certified unless otherwise indicated by instructor.
3.
The student will explain to the site director the purpose of the field experience, the required
number of visits, the required hours, and the activities of the field experience.
4.
The student will complete the Field Experience Approval Sheet and submit to the instructor of
the course.
5.
The instructor of the course will verify that the submitted site meets the requirements. When the instructor approves a site, the student will be notified through Moodle.
6.
The student may not complete any work, experiences, observations, or hours within a site until they are notified that their site has been approved by the Haywood Community College Instructor.
Selection of Child
Some field experiences require the student to work one-on-one with a child instead of a group of children. When the field experience requires interaction, observation, or activities with a selected child,
the student should consult with the site director, site supervisor, or lead teacher when making the selection. These individuals will give guidance to which children within the group would be appropriate for the activity. Guidance given by those who work daily with the child and family is essential to the
field experience’s success.
Once the student and the site agree upon a particular child, the student must gain written parental permission. A child who is chosen should have family who is agreeable and supportive of the student’s interaction with the child. This is important since some parents consider field experiences to be an intrusion into their child's life. The student must utilize the Early Childhood Education Program Parental Permission Form. The completed form must be submitted and approved by the instructor before any observation or activities can be completed with the child.
Student Professional Behavior Guidelines
1.
The student should dress in a manner that demonstrates their commitment to professionalism. Student attire should be business casual and include closed toe shoes. Clothing should allow the student to participate fully with children’s activities while maintaining an appearance appropriate for interaction with other professionals and families.
2.
The student should follow the field experience site’s policy in regards to body art (tattoos) and body piercings.
3.
The student should secure all needed permissions in writing on the school approved forms (
HCC Forms A, B, C, and D), and submit to the instructor before any work within the field experience site begins.
4.
The student should remember that working within the field experience site is a privilege and should act accordingly.
5.
Before the first day of the field experience, the student will review the site’s fire/emergency evacuation plan. If a drill or actual emergency occurs while the student is present, the student should assist the teachers and staff as directed.
6.
The student should practice within NAEYC’s Code of Ethics at all times.
7.
The student should review and follow all pertaining field experience site’s policies.
8.
Upon arrival at site each day, the student should sign in and report to site supervisor or lead teacher.
9.
The student should not take personal cell phones or other technology devices (laptops, tablets, etc.) into the field experience site.
10.
The student should be focused on the activities related to the field experience while at site. It is not
a place to complete homework, engage in personal activities or have social interactions.
11.
The student should follow directions from the site teachers and staff.
12.
The student should not exceed the scope of the assigned project.
13.
The student must read, sign, and abide by the school’s and field experience site’s confidentiality agreements at all times (see Form A).
14.
A signed copy of the confidentiality agreement must be on file at Haywood Community College before any observations or hours can be completed at the site.
15.
The student should maintain a professional relationship with children, families, and staff of any field experience site. This includes no interactions with families on social media sites.
16.
The student should maintain respectful and nurturing attitudes and interactions with children in the classroom.
17.
All interactions and activities with children must be on the field experience site’s property and under the supervision of the teachers and staff.
18.
The student should not take photos of children unless directed to do so as a portion of the course assignment and should obtain approval by parents and site supervisor. When photos are
required, the student should not share photos with anyone except the instructor of the course and site supervisor. Once the photos are submitted to the instructor, the student should delete all photos from personal devices.
19.
The student should refer all discipline concerns and issues to the field experience site’s teachers. The student should not engage in discipline of children.
20.
The student should never post any pictures or information related to the field experiences or
children on social media sites.
21.
The student should never criticize any aspect of their field experience site verbally, in writing, or on
social media sites. Any concerns regarding a field experience site should be discussed with the instructor of the course.
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Confidentiality Agreement-Form A
This is to certify that I, _, a student of Haywood Community College’s
Early Childhood Education Program understand that any information (written, verbal or other form) obtained during the performance of my duties and course related activities must remain confidential.
This includes all information about children, families, employees of field experience sites, as well as any other information otherwise marked or known to be confidential.
I understand that any unauthorized release or carelessness in the handling of this confidential information is considered a breach of the duty to maintain confidentiality.
I will be especially mindful of conversations in public areas and with community members in general due to the close ties within the community. I will make every effort to be mindful and protective of the
trust and respect given me by the children, families, volunteers, and professionals that I work with both during and after my time as a student within Haywood Community College’s Early Childhood Education Program.
I further understand that any breach of the duty to maintain confidentiality could be grounds for immediate dismissal and/or possible liability in any legal action arising from such breach.
Signature of Student
Printed Full Name of Student and College ID Number
Date
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Student Signature Page-Form B
I have read and understand the information contained within this handbook
, including the possibility that I will need to comply with the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education’s requirement for a Criminal Record Check. I understand these rules and agree to full compliance with the rules during
the duration of my admission. I also agree to abide by any updates or amendments to this handbook when they are issued. If I fail to abide by this handbook, I will accept the ramifications for my behavior, including possible removal from a field experience site
Student Signature
Date
Student Printed Name
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Field Experience Approval Sheet-Form C
Today’s Date:_ Dates of Field Experience: Student Name and College ID Number
Name of Field Experience Site as Appears on License
Physical Address of Site
Type of Field Experience Setting (check one of the options):
( ) Early school grades
( )Child Care Center
( )Family Daycare Home
( )Head Start
North Carolina Division of Child Development Star Rating: (attach copy of center license to form)
Name of Site Director
Field Experience/Site Supervisor Name and Title Street Address of Field Experience Setting
( ) ( ) Telephone Number of Site
Fax Number of Site
Site Director Signature
_
Site Supervisor Signature
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Early Childhood Education Parental Permission-Form D
Today’s Date:_ Dates of Field Experience: Student Name
Name of Field Experience Site
Type of Field Experience (Check all that apply):
( ) Observation
( ) Plan and teach lesson(s)
( ) Interview with family and/or teacher
The student named above, in conjunction with the staff, has selected your child and/or family to participate in a field experience. This experience is very important to our student’s learning and has been approved by the Early Childhood Faculty at Haywood Community College.
Please know that all related activities will occur within the site and under the supervision of the site teachers and staff. All information in regards to this experience will be kept entirely confidential and will not be released to anyone who does not have a need to know basis.
You have the right to decline this experience without penalty. Your signature below indicates your agreement and permission.
Parent Signature
Site Director Signature
_
Child’s Classroom Teacher Signature
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OPTIONAL FORMS
AND INFORMATION
THAT MAY BE
REQUIRED BY YOUR
FIELD EXPERIENCE
SITE