18 The Implementation

Lesson Plan Activity Implementation Guidelines

Before heading off to the Palomar College Early Childhood Education Lab School (ECELS) to implement your activity, there are few things to consider.

Things to Know Before You Go:

• All students must wear their ID while at the ECELS.
  • The ECELS front office will also give you a badge to wear indicating your classroom role.
• Students must read, sign, and present the CHDV Statement of Commitment and Confidentiality at the time of their observation.
  • Students who have previously done this may have an orange dot on their Student Activity Card are covered.
  • Previously signed forms may be brought for verification.
• All students must sign in and sign out at the front office of the ECELS when they enter and exit the site.
• The ECELS is a No Cell Phone Zone
  • Please do not bring your cell phone into the ECELS or plan to keep it off and in your bag.
  • Absolutely no photography, texting, phone calls, or social media usage is allowed while you are observing or implementing an activity at the ECELS.

General Information

• All lesson plan activities must be approved by your professor as well as the ECELS classroom Lead Teacher.
• Appointments to meet the Lead Teacher must be set up 1 week prior to  your implementation. The schedule of availability is on page 2 of this document.
  • Implementations cannot take place during lunch or nap times.
  • There are limited spaces available each day. Please don’t wait until the last minute
  • The deadline for scheduling a lesson plan implementation is December 1.
• Children have a right to privacy. Observations in restrooms or during sleeping time are prohibited.
• For everyone’s protection, please have a staff member present at all times. Students may never be left alone with children and must be supervised by a teacher or staff member at all times.
• Redirect family inquiries to an ECELS staff member.
• Wear clothing that is appropriate for a workplace. Please make sure that you can sit, squat, or bend over without exposing midriffs, breasts, or buttocks. No clothing or accessories with offensive graphics or words are allowed.
• Please refrain from interrupting teachers or staff while they are engaged with children or families.
• Bring only the materials needed for your activity
  • Large bags, purses, and backpacks with personal items including cell phones and tablets must be stored out of the reach of children.
• Contact your professor with questions about your assignment- do not ask the ECELS teachers or staff.

Students Facilitating a Lesson Plan or Activity

1. After contacting the teacher (see contact information below) and discussing the lesson plan, arrive at the agreed-upon time.
2. You will need to bring in all necessary materials and supplies for the activity.
   • The Lab School and teachers are not responsible for supplying the materials needed for your activity.
   • Some materials may need to be purchased at the student’s expense.
   • Cooking activities must consider allergies. Remember to review all ingredients with the Lead Teacher.
   • The Lead Teacher may alter, adjust, modify, or limit the implementation of your lesson plan at any time for health and safety reasons.
3. If you think the Lab School might have a material you need, i.e. paintbrushes, make sure you get prior approval from the teacher when you call and set up your date and time.
4. Please make sure you bring enough to accommodate all of the children in the classroom.
   • Room 2 = 10-12 children
   • Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 = 16-18 children
   • Escondido’s Rooms 9 and 10 = 16-18 children
5. Plan on setting up the activity with the least amount of disruption to the children and classroom.
   • Arrange time with the supervising teacher prior to your arrival.
6. After facilitating the activity, clean up all of your materials and leave the table or room exactly how you found it.

Contact Information

 Facility Information

• San Marcos location:
  • o Palomar College ECE Lab School 1140 W. Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069
  • o 760-744-1150 x2575
  • o San Marcos facility license # 372005150
• Escondido location:
  • o Palomar College ECE Lab School 1151 East Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92027
  • o 760-744-1150 x 8155
  • o Escondido facility license # 376600599
• The San Marcos ECELS is located on the northeast side of campus, off the Borden Road entrance, across from Lot 9. Please do not park in the marked ECELS parking spots in Lot 9 or in the small lot directly in front of the ECELS. Use the student parking in Lot 9.
• The Escondido ECELS is located at the corner of Midway and Valley Parkway in the northeast corner of the Escondido campus parking lot. Please use the student parking spots.

Websites

• Palomar College Child Development & Education Department
• Palomar College ECELS (including employment opportunities!)

The Lab Schools are a learning facility for Palomar College students. Please be respectful of the children and staff. Please do not interrupt the teacher while they are working with the children (i.e. circle/group time).  Contact your college professor for questions about your assignment.  The teachers at the Lab School are not responsible for assignment information.