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Family members will understand how field experiences enhance the academic program at Wheelock

Real World Boston: Field Experience Options for First Year Students Moira Mannix, Director, Field Experience Office Tom McGee, Jumpstart Site Manager. Learning Outcomes. 2. 1.

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Family members will understand how field experiences enhance the academic program at Wheelock

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  1. Real World Boston: Field Experience Options for First Year StudentsMoira Mannix, Director, Field Experience OfficeTom McGee, Jumpstart Site Manager

  2. Learning Outcomes 2 1 Family members will be able to support their student in making an informed decision about first year field placement Family members will understand the difference between Field Placement and the optional program Jumpstart 3 Family members will understand how field experiences enhance the academic program at Wheelock

  3. Human Growth and Development Field Experience

  4. Human Growth and Development Placement Overview • Requirement for Human Growth & Development (HGD) course – 1 credit Ten weekly visits of 3 hours • Fall semester –early education settings with children ages birth-5 • Spring semester –age 8- lifespan in afterschool programs, shelters, adult day cares, homes for the elderly • First professional experience – observe 20-30 minutes, help out, take initiative • Observations basis for papers and • assignments • Theory and practice

  5. First Professional Experience • Foundation of all placements at Wheelock • Gain valuable experience and skills while learning about development • Professional skills and competencies • Interpersonal skills • Communication skills •  Problem solving skills • Self-management •  Diversity Skills • Flexibility/Adaptability • Help inform career

  6. Choosing a Site • FEO staff will guide your student through process tomorrow • Work with class schedule • Types of sites for first semester: • Preschools • Headstart Programs • Private/Independent Daycare Centers • Parent Co-ops • Employee Sponsored Daycares • Use HGD placement to: • Build on past experiences • Try something new

  7. Sites ● Sites are located in Boston, Brookline and Cambridge, all accessible via public transportation ● FEO provides directions to all sites

  8. Logistics 2 1 • Requirements: • CORI background check • Government issued • photo ID • Places of residence • for past 7 years • Social Security • Number • Possible fingerprints Wheelock College Entrance Health Certificate 3 Orientation to placement in the fall

  9. HGD Instructor Field Experience Office Staff SUPPORT SitePersonnel HGD Tutors

  10. The Student Experience 1 “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.” 2 “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.”

  11. Questions to Consider Tonight • What do I want to get out of this experience? Do I want to: • Explore a new area of the city or a familiar neighborhood? • Gain experience with a particular population or kind of setting? • Do I work better in a structured or an unstructured • environment? • Am I a go-getter/explorer or does it take me longer to become comfortable in a new environment? • Are there any special considerations to think about when choosing a placement?

  12. FYI June 18th-19th and June 21-22

  13. What is Jumpstart? • Jumpstart is a national early childhood education organization that matches college students with preschoolers for an academic year

  14. Jumpstart at Wheelock College Requirements • Dedicate approximately 12 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 led by returning team leader • AmeriCorps members must complete 300 hours of service over the course of the year

  15. Jumpstart at Wheelock College Benefits for students • 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 successful completion of Jumpstart. • Make a difference in children’s lives! The children are absolutely amazing, while you teach them they teach you 2012-2013 Jumpstart Corps Member

  16. Jumpstart at Wheelock College Additional Benefits • Students 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

  17. Jumpstart at Wheelock College The Jumpstart program is a commitment that seeks passionate and motivated individuals. Here are a few things we asked students to think about in deciding if Jumpstart is a good fit. Is Jumpstart the right fit? • Do you value… • Making a difference in the lives of children • Community Service • Building Relationships • Leadership

  18. Testimonial

  19. Jumpstart at Wheelock College Interested in Jumpstart? • Ask questions and come see us at the Campus Life Expo! • Students need to let advising know tomorrow that you are applying to be in Jumpstart! • We strongly encourage students to come see us tomorrow to learn more about the application process

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