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THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCEHUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
FACULTY
FIELD EXPERIENCE OFFICE
JUMPSTART
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HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (HGD)
• Provides foundational knowledge about lifespan development.
• One of the cornerstone courses at Wheelock College and a critical course for many professions.
• Taught by fabulous professors! Most students take HGD for their entire first year (HGD I & II).
• Classroom learning & application in real life through field placements (3 hours x 10 weeks = 30 hours/each semester).
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WHY IS THIS A FIRST SEMESTER REQUIREMENT
IF I DON’T WANT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN? • Gain critical thinking skills about how people develop and
change through the lifespan, and factors that account for variability.
• Learn fundamental theories of development across the lifespan.
• Learn to observe behaviors with a scientific eye, using scientific methods.
• Learn SO much more about yourself.
Relevant to all your work at the College?
YES!
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DISCUSS THESE QUESTIONS TOGETHER:
Why do some young children enter a group setting easily, but some cling to their caregivers?
How does cognition differ for an 8, 18, and 48-year-old? Cross-culturally?
At what age are children capable of caring for younger siblings? Is this true cross-culturally?
Should adolescents who have been accused of a serious crime be tried as adults? Why or why not?
Is a “mid-life crisis” a myth? Why or why not?
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THE FALL SEMESTER: HGD I
• From prenatal development to early childhood (around age 5)
• Learn about the following domains:• Physical development• Cognitive development• Language development• Socio-emotional development
• Field Placements in early childhood settings
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THE SPRING SEMESTER: HGD II
• Middle childhood (school age), Adolescence, & Adulthood (early, middle, late)
• Expanded focus on contexts – families, peers, schools, communities, cultures
• Field Placement options are more diverse (e.g., schools, community settings; working with children, adolescents, adults)
• Assignments are more diverse – interviews, autobiographical analysis, current event critiques, etc.
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• Requirement for Human Growth & Development (HGD) Course – 1 Credit
• 10 weekly visits of 3 hours each • Fall Semester = Early Education settings w/ children
ages Birth – 6 years old• Spring Semester = 8 years old– older adults (afterschool
programs, shelters, adult day cares, homes for the elderly)
• First professional experience: observing
20-30 minutes, assist teachers/children • Relating theory & practice to placement
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT
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▪Foundation of all placements at Wheelock
▪Gain valuable experience & skills,while learning about development
▪Professional Skills and Competencies:Interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem Solving SkillsSelf-Management skills Diversity Skills Flexibility/Adaptability
▪Inform you for your career ahead
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““It was a challenge and an incredible learning experience working with children in this circumstance. ning and understanding of children.”
“I learned what I am going to experience when I enter the field. The experience has broadened my view on what age I want to teach. I used to only want to teach kindergarten but now I think I would be happy with older students.”
I learned what I am going to experience when I enter the field. The experience has broadened my view on what age I want to teach. I used to only want to teach kindergarten but now I think I would be happy with older students.”
PAST STUDENT EXPERIENCES….
“It was a challenge and an incredible learning experience working with children in this circumstance. It was extremely different which most definitely enhanced my learning and understanding of children.”
“I learned what I am going to experience when I enter the field. The experience has broadened my view on what age I want to teach. I used to only want to teach kindergarten but now I think I would be happy with older students.”
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SITE LOCATIONS Sites are located in the surrounding neighborhoods of Boston. All sites are accessible by the MBTA
▪FEO provides directions to all sites for you ▪Practice: during HGD Orientation
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CHOOSING A SITE
FEO staff will offer guidance on sign up procedure and working with your class schedule during tomorrow’s session. Tonight, review the Experience Scale handout in your packet for more detailed site descriptions. Types of sites for first semester:
• Preschools• Headstart Programs• Private/Independent Daycare Centers• Parent Co-ops• Employee Sponsored Daycares
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LOGISTICS
Placement Requirements: All Sites require a background check (CORI) through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Government issued photo ID (Drivers License, Passport, State ID) Places of residence for past 7 years with dates Social Security Number Wheelock College Health Certificate(keep a copy of this!) Orientation in the Fall (dates TBA)
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• Some sites require that you complete fingerprints, in addition to a CORI check.
• Tomorrow, we will have instructions for you about completing this process
• In early September, we will have fingerprinting available right on campus
FINGERPRINTING
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SIGN UP SHEET EXAMPLEName of Site
Directions from Wheelock to site
Site Description
Shifts Available Lucy Wheelock 617-867-5309 June 19, 2014
Experience Scale Info
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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER TONIGHT
What do I want to get out of this experience? Do I want to:
Work with a new age group?Explore the city? Gain experience with a particular population?
Do I enjoy a structured or unstructured
environment? How long does it take for me to become comfortable in an
environment? Look over Experience Scale handout tonight!
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What is Jumpstart?
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-3Yo_Yz5Vc
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Jumpstart at Wheelock College
Requirements • Dedicate approximately
12-15 hours per week in service to children
• Earn 2 credits in a service-learning Seminar course
• Serve on a team of 5-8 of their peers
• AmeriCorps members must complete 300 hours of service over the course of the year
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After doing Jumpstart, I feel confident in my skills as not just a Jumpstart team leader, but also as a professional.
Jumpstart at Wheelock College
• Gain exceptional experience and training in working with preschool children
• Fulfills the mandatory field experience for first year Human Growth and Development course
• Gain the Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Certification through practicum hours.
• Make a difference in children’s lives
2014-2015 Jumpstart Corps Member
Benefits
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Jumpstart at Wheelock College
• Receive an AmeriCorps Education Award once you complete 300 hours of service
• Counts as your Work Study job if you have been granted Work Study
• Build great friendships with a group of peers
Additional Benefits
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Jumpstart at Wheelock College
Is Jumpstart For Me?
Do you value…• Community Service?• Making a difference in the lives of children?• Leadership?• Building Relationships?
Are you willing to…• Serve 12-15 hours a week?• Take an additional service learning course?• Compromise in order to put children first?