2024-2025 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Aug 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Pierce College Catalog
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EDUC& 291 Field Experience II - Cooperative Work Experience (2 to 3 credits)



Course Description
In pre-K-12 setting, work alongside teacher/paraeducator, observing and demonstration best practices. In seminar and reflection link experiences with WA State Paraeducator Competencies for ELL and Special Education.

Course Content
1. Strategies for building a culturally and linguistically inclusive learning environment for students
2. State laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in paraeducation
3. Behavior strategies for use in the classroom
4. Culturally responsive communication strategies
5. Supportive classroom learning environments

Student Outcomes
1. Engage with staff to build a culturally and linguistically inclusive learning environment for each and every child.

2. Demonstrate standards of conduct consistent with all laws, regulation, policies, and procedures pertinent to paraeducators.

3. Assist in supporting each and every student by using appropriate learning and behavior strategies.

4. Use culturally responsive communication skills with students, families, and staff.

5. Recognize and support the role of the classroom environment as a necessary element to support optimal learning opportunities for all children.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:

1. Support educational outcomes

2. Demonstrate professionalism and ethical practices

3. Support a positive and safe learning environment

4. Communicate effectively and participate in the team process

5. Demonstrate cultural competency

Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.

Lecture Contact Hours 10
Lab Contact Hours 30-60
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40-70

Potential Methods
A. Classroom scenario
B. Case Study
C. Essay/Written Paper
D. Instructor evaluation
E. Reflective journal
F. Lesson plan
G. Portfolio
H. Self assessment
I. Seminar discussion
J. Teaching presentation



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