Secondary Education Practicum II

Catalog description

It is designed to be taken along with EDUC 3610 OR EDUC 3620 OR EDUC 3630 OR EDUC 3640, depending on the content area of intended certification. This course is a semester-long student intern experience in a school setting, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty. Candidates will observe, assist, and at times, lead instruction for middle/high school students. Candidates will collaborate with their mentor teachers to plan, implement, and assess instruction for diverse learners. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism and effective use of instructional strategies, as well as provision of a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students. This course includes 1.5 days (approximately 12 hours) in a high school field placement.