1. Introduction to student teaching practicum -- 2. A student teacher's values and developing teaching style -- 3. Being observed : discovering your competencies -- 4. Review of child development and learning theory -- 5. Instructional planning -- 6. Classroom management : beyond discipline -- 7. Using case studies to understand behavior -- 8. Working with children with special needs -- 9. Common problems of student teachers -- 10. Student teachers and families -- 11. Quality programs in early childhood settings -- 12. Professional commitment and growth -- 13. Trends and issues -- 14. Student teaching with infants and toddlers