Infant & Toddler Practicum Models
Practicum Models
- Model 1: Infant Concentration (Birth to 18 Months)
- Model 2: Toddler Concentration (18 Months to 3 Years)
- Model 3: Infant and Toddler (Birth to 3 Years)
Model 1: Infant Concentration (Birth to 18 Months)
The Infant Practicum provides a period of concentration for the adult learner whose primary interest is the care and development of infants. This model requires the adult learner to participate in all facets of infant care and development, as well as parent education and administrative procedures, for a minimum of 540 hours completed over a nine-month period. The practicum schedule will be matched to the structure and schedule of the practicum site school.
Model 2: Toddler Concentration (18 Months to 3 Years)
The Toddler Practicum provides a period of concentration for the adult learner whose primary interest is the care and development of toddlers. The adult learner is required to work for a minimum of 540 hours over a nine-month period in a Montessori toddler environment with an approved supervising teacher. The intern will be expected to participate, at a minimum, in the full morning schedule of the practicum site school for the number of days per week the practicum class is in session. The intern is expected to participate with the preparation of the environment of the classroom and participate in school preparation routines as required.
Model 3: Infant and Toddler (Birth to 3 Years)
The Model 3 practicum provides a period of concentration for the adult learner whose primary interest is the care and development of Infants and toddlers. The adult learner is required to work for a minimum of 540 hours over a nine-month period in a birth to three environment. The intern will be expected to participate, at a minimum, in the full morning schedule of the practicum site school for the number of days per week the practicum class is in session. The intern is expected to participate with the preparation of the environment of the classroom and participate in school preparation routines as required.