Literacy & Math Practicum

Catalog description

*Level 3 Professional Education Course: Requires passing ILTS content exam. 4 Credit Hours. The semester prior to student teaching, each candidate is required to work in their assigned student teaching site for the equivalent of 2 full days for 15 weeks. Candidates will work with a small group of students (a minimum of 2 students) in grades 1-5 providing literacy and mathematics instruction. Throughout this 15-week practicum experience, each candidate will complete the assignments provided by the EDU 336 and EDU 343 instructors under the direct supervision of their assigned University Supervisor. Candidates will be mentored and evaluated by the supervisor as they work with two or more struggling students to assess literacy and mathematics strengths and weaknesses; analyze the assessment data; design and deliver targeted interventions/instruction on a weekly basis; administer post assessments to determine the effectiveness of instruction in reading and mathematics; and determine future instruction. ln addition, each candidate will follow the lead of their mentor teacher as they observe and assist in all curriculum areas in their assigned regular education classroom. Offered fall.