Course Description
Provides an opportunity for students to observe and apply principles of education pedagogy and methodology in a school setting. The practicum setting is in the major authorization area. The two day per week practicum is a prerequisite to full-time student teaching. The practicum may be either 15 weeks or 18 weeks.
Course Outcomes
Students will be able to
• describe and analyze the the school philosophy
• describe and analyze the school culture
• describe and analyze the classroom management plan in placement
• develop a student profile assessing learning style and culture
• identify issues and needs of diverse students
• prepare a preliminary work sample
Assessment
Students will be assessed jointly by the university supervisor and the mentor teacher using the attached evaluation sheet.