CHFM 3790 - Directed Practice in PreK Education
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40875,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patrick O'Leary
Email: pmoleary@ysu.edu
Course Description
3790. Directed Practice in PreK Education. A culminating practicum for the PreK associate degree candidates designed to provide teaching experiences with children in the early childhood years. Students will apply developmental theories and appropriate practices in settings for young children. 300 hours of field work. Prereq.: CHFM 1514, CHFM 3733L. Coreq.: CHFM 3790S. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| no readings |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | None (completed in seminar) | Course Introduction | None: see seminar |
| 8/31 | None (completed in seminar) | Professionalism | None: see seminar |
| 9/7 | None (completed in seminar) | Approaches Toward Learning | None: see seminar |
| 9/14 | None (completed in seminar) | Cognitive Development | None: see seminar |
| 9/21 | None (completed in seminar) | Language and Literacy Development | Lessons #1-3 are due on 9/28 |
| 9/28 | None (completed in seminar) | Social and Emotional Development | None: see seminar |
| 10/5 | None (completed in seminar) | Physical Development | None: see seminar |
| 10/12 | None (completed in seminar) | Creative Development | Lessons 4-6 are due on 10/19 |
| 10/19 | None (completed in seminar) | Mathematics | Midterm is due on 10/25 |
| 10/26 | None (completed in seminar) | Science | Lessons 7-9 are due on 11/9 |
| 11/2 | None | Taking over Circle Time and Free Play | None: see seminar |
| 11/9 | None (completed in seminar) | Taking over Transitions and other Routines | None: see seminar |
| 11/16 | None (completed in seminar) | Full Days | Full Day Plans 1 and 2 are due on 11/22 |
| 11/23 | None (completed in seminar) | Full Days | None: see seminar |
| 11/30 | None (completed in seminar) | Full Days | None: see seminar |
| 12/7 | None (completed in seminar) | Full Days and Course Exit | Lessons 3-6 are due on 12/10 Final is due on 12/11 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.