Education 324 - Observing and Assisting in Early Childhood and Elementary Settings
Obs. & Assist Early and Elem.
Spring
2026
01
Sarah Frenette
Mount Holyoke College
129713
sfrenett@mtholyoke.edu
Discussions and fieldwork provide the student with an opportunity to understand the classroom as a learning community. The tutorial includes several meetings focusing on the student's participant observations and assigned readings. Fieldwork includes a minimum of 20 hours on site, individually scheduled in early childhood (pre K-2) or elementary (1-6) settings. Assessment includes in-progress reports and a final project related to fieldwork. Course graded on a credit/no credit basis.
1.00-2.00 credits. 1 credit (20 hours of prepracticum); 2 credits (40 hours or more of prepracticum). Participants are required to meet with the course instructor a semester in advance to identify learning goals, secure a field placement and complete req…