Practicum in Autism and Severe Disabilities I

Catalog description

This practicum experience will prepare candidates to teach students with autism in inclusive school settings. The candidates will participate in the practicum experience for three semesters and receive one credit for each semester completed. Candidates will develop their teaching skills through working with children and youth with autism spectrum disorders, integrating theories of development, learning, collaboration, language and literacy acquisition, curriculum development, using technology, assessment and differentiating instruction in their discipline with actual teaching practice. A seminar that coordinates with the practicum experience will meet monthly during the semester. Pertinent issues related to the practicum experience will be discussed at the seminar.