Sep 20, 2026  
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027 
    
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027
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ECED 2998 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Education


Credits: 3

An opportunity to analyze, critique and reflect upon their selected field experiences in programs for children birth through grade three through dialogue with other students in the same field experience settings and the college instructor. Guided discussions address classroom management, student learning, lesson planning, assessment, parent communications and professional development. Students will engage in applied classroom research to assess and improve upon the efficacy of their instructional practices. Additional areas include standards-based and developmentally appropriate early childhood education methodology, professional issues, ethics and portfolio preparation. This course requires a minimum of 150 hours of field experience in an early childhood setting. Application for Field Experience due the semester prior to placement.

Permission required.
Graded: Letter Grade.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.

Max Class Size: 12



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