1. Inspire a world of good?

2. The first Year experience:
KEY Aspects Human Growth and Development Faculty Field Experience Office Jumpstart

3. change
Human Growth & Development

4. Human Growth and Development (HGD)
Year-long course introducing students to College through the study of the developing person using research papers, analytic observations, and clinical interviews.
One of the cornerstone courses at Wheelock College taught by professors who work with students as they develop College level writing, note taking, and observation skills in order to build a strong foundation for future courses.
Offers students the opportunity to work in “real life” settings in the city each semester.

5. Why is HGD A requirement?
Students gain:
critical thinking skills about how people develop and change through the lifespan,
an understanding of the role of culture in development, and
cultural competence and knowledge studying cross cultural research and participating in the community.
Students learn:
about themselves as learners,
how they developed into the people they are today, and
that the understanding of human development is foundational for most of our professional work.

6. Integrating what YOU learn with Your experiences
HGD students travel to sites in the City to see developmental theories in practice in their 30 hour field placements.
Class discussions and written work offer opportunities to share experiences from field experience and analyze our observations.
Faculty teaching this course are researchers, clinicians, and practitioners who are able to easily weave student interests into course material.

7. CREATING A COMMUNITY CONTEXT
HGD students will
meet throughout the year to hear panel discussions focused on learning about culture, diversity, and community.
work together to create contexts for understanding differences when working with others.
participate in building relationships with others working in the community.

8. SPRING 2017
What will you know and where will you be at the end of your first year?
Many students have a clear idea of their major because of the HGD course work, research, and practical experience.
Students have completed many research and analytic papers, created slide show presentations, and read articles and text to support their knowledge of HGD.
Students have engaged in discussions and conversations that have illuminated interesting aspects of their professional paths.
Pre-requisites for Social Work, Child Life, Psychology, and Education courses are on their way to being met by the successful completion of HGD.

9. opportunity
Human Growth & Development Field Placement

10. What is the purpose of Field Placements?
Field placements are the trademark of a Wheelock education
Enhance the quality of a Wheelock education
Provide students access to a world of opportunities
Help to strengthen students’ world view
Help students make critical decisions about their academic & professional paths

11. What do you gain from a HGD field experience?
Human Growth and Development Course
Field Placement
Opportunity to develop professional skills, enhance networking opportunities & gain experience working in an urban setting.
The Greatest perk of all!
Quality field placements lead to future jobs, serve as references for academic requirements, internships and employment!

12. Human growth and development placement
Requirement for Human Growth & Development (HGD) Course
10 weekly visits of 3 hours each
Fall Semester = Early Education settings w/ children ages Birth– 5 years old
Spring Semester = 6 years old– older adults (afterschool programs, shelters, adult day cares, homes for the elderly)
First professional experience: observing minutes, assist teachers/children
Relating theory & practice to placement

13. Foundation of all placements at Wheelock
Gain valuable experience & skills, while learning about development
Professional Skills and Competencies:
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Problem Solving Skills
Self-Management skills
Diversity Skills
Flexibility/Adaptability
Inform you for your career ahead

14. Past Student Experiences….
ding 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.”
“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.”

15. 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

16. 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
Review experience scale and inform students about the info sheet attached to each application.

17. 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)

18. Fingerprinting
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.
We are going to be having a vendor come on campus in the fall to conduct fingerprinting sesstions

19. Sign Up Sheet Example Name of Site Site Description
Directions from Wheelock to site
Shifts Available
Lucy Wheelock
June 19, 2014
Sign Up Sheet Example

20. SITE Info List example Name of Site
Site Contact Information
Site Placement Information
Site Directions from Wheelock
Experience Scale Information
Requirements to complete for Site
Space to write in your placement info

21. 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!

22. Questions for US?
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

23. be part
of jumpstart?

24. what is
Jumpstart
and
how is it part of
field experience?

25. WHAT IS JUMPSTART?
Jumpstart is a national, AmeriCorps affiliated organization whose mission is to close the kindergarten readiness gap.

26. why choose JUMPSTART?

27. the JUMPSTART experience
As part of Jumpstart, you will—
fulfill your field experience requirement by serving both semesters in a local preschool classroom.

28. the JUMPSTART experience
As part of Jumpstart, you will—
be placed on a team with other Jumpstart Corps Members.
be matched with preschool children from under-resourced communities.
provide language, literacy, and social-emotional programming.

29. the JUMPSTART experience
As part of Jumpstart, you will—
serve 12 to 15 hours per week.
This includes being in the classroom, planning / prepping, meeting, training and seminar. *
* There is a seminar course that goes along with Jumpstart that meets
every other Wednesday evening.

30. the JUMPSTART eXPERIEnce
As part of Jumpstart, you will—
earn approximately $1,200 in a Segal Education Award from AmeriCorps after the completion of your service. *
* Subject to eligibility.

31. the JUMPSTART experience
As part of Jumpstart, you will—
earn an additional 2 credits.
be able to use Jumpstart as your work study position.*
be able to earn MA Department of Early Education teacher certification.*
* Subject to eligibility.

32. the JUMPSTART eXPERIEnce
As part of Jumpstart, you will—
have an additional layer of support and connection on campus.
join a dedicated, close-knit community of Wheelock students.
join a national network of over 36,000 alumni.
inspire a world of good

33. the JUMPSTART experience
After your year of service with Jumpstart—
many students go on to take on leadership positions on campus. (ex. RA, Student Advisor, Student Government, Class Council, #WheeSpeakCulture)
many students decide to continue either with Jumpstart, or with another service program.
inspire a world of good

36. what have JUMPSTART corps members said after their service?

37. I feel like I can do much more than I could have before Jumpstart.
I learned exactly what I want to do as a career, and broadened my horizons through what I have been able to do in Jumpstart.
The highlight of my year was seeing the growth in the children I worked with, and just how thankful and appreciative the families were.
I learned how to problem-solve, adapt and talk through things with my team.
I learned how to organize myself and manage my time so much more effectively. I learned how to balance everything I had going on.
I feel like I can do much more than I could have before Jumpstart.
I met my best friend in Jumpstart.
I learned so much about myself, and am really proud of who I am.
I can’t believe the relationships I made with the kids, the families, my team and other CM’s.

38. Sometimes it was hard to balance everything, but I’m so glad I stuck with it. It was worth every minute to see the impact that we had, and to see how much I have grown and learned about myself.

39. is JUMPSTART for me?
A few things to think about—

40. is JUMPSTART for me? A few things to think about—
Jumpstart seeks students who are passionate, committed and motivated. There are a few questions you should ask before deciding if Jumpstart is a good fit for you.

41. is JUMPSTART for me? A few things to think about—
Do you want to make the most of your field experience?
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
Do you want to gain professional level experience and training?

42. is JUMPSTART for me? A few things to think about—
Are you able to dedicate 12 to 15 hours of service per week?
Are you willing to take a seminar class for an additional 2 credits?
Can you commit to being a part of a strong and effective team?

43. next steps . . . ask questions let advising know you plan to apply
fill out an
application tomorrow
after course selection

44. next steps . . . www.jstart.org Michelle Dobrin Mdobrin@Wheelock.edu
(617)
hannah morley
(617)