Practicum: Student Teaching

Catalog description

Under supervision at approved field placement sites, student teachers will design, implement, and evaluate curriculum experiences, apply previous coursework to make connections between theory and practice, demonstrate professional behavior, and build a comprehensive understanding of children in the group environment. Respectful workplace relationships among children and adults that serve as a foundation for co-construction of curriculum and positive guidance will be emphasized. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. 162 hours paid or unpaid work experience, 3 units. (CSU)