The course demonstrates advanced developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will build on the basic teaching skills in a classroom experience to make more advanced connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a more comprehensive understanding of children and families. Advanced competency will include completing a child assessment. (This course meets the NAEYC Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and NBPTS Standards 1 through 9.)