Description
This practicum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to observe and apply curriculum development theories learned in the college classroom in the public school classroom. Students/Pre-Service teachers will complete the required 30 clock hours of observations, and transition into the following: working with students one-on-one, preparing and teaching mini-lessons, and participating in other classroom activities as directed b the classroom teacher. Students will reflect on their classroom experiences in writing and group discussions. According to their specialization, students will spend part of the semeser in: 1) lower-and upper - level elementary; 2) elementary school and a middle or jnior high school/OR a middle or junior high school and a high school. This course will also provide strategies; review and practice for state-mandated certification exams.
This course is necessary to fulfill the State's requirements for field-based edcation programs. A student mu