Apr 30, 2024  
2021-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PED 2145 - Perceptual Motor Development Laboratory

Credits: 1 hr
This course is to be taken in conjunction with PED 2240: Perceptual Motor Development. It allows students to gain practical experience working with preschool children from birth to kindergarten in instructional programs such as those located in public and private schools, and day care centers. Under the direction of the course instructor, students will observe, design, and implement movement activities that are developmentally appropriate for children, birth to kindergarten. Learning experiences for students include observations, planning, teaching, lesson evaluation, monitoring a reflective journal, writing reaction papers, and reflecting on the various types of decisions made in each environment. Practicum will consist of 50 hours during the semester.