PRACTICUM IN ELEMENTARY TEACHING FOR EX ED & MIDDLE SCHOOL EX STUDENTS

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Prerequisites: Extension and Exceptional Education majors only. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; minimum grade of C in teaching methods courses (EDU 310, EDU 311, and EDU 312 or EDU 316). Minimum GPA of 2.5 in professional sequence/major courses. For elementary education teacher candidates seeking certification in childhood/exceptional education, or childhood with a middle school extension. Intended as the teacher candidate's culminating experience. Supervised teaching experience in an elementary grade setting five full days a week for approximately seven to eight consecutive weeks. Teacher candidates are required to effectively demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical preparation, instructional delivery, classroom management, knowledge of student development, collaboration with school professionals, and reflective practice. Offered every semester.