EDU 425A - Elementary Initial Practicum

Institution:

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Subject:

Description:

The practicum is a supervised semester of student teaching in an elementary school chosen by the student and the Education Department. Students involved in this practicum successfully complete 12 five-day weeks totaling 360 hours of classroom teaching experience. Students gradually assume full responsibility for the supervising practitioner's role. At least two weeks of full-time teaching responsibilities are required. During the practicum students demonstrate that they meet professional standards for knowledge and skills acquired in pre-practicum coursework and fieldwork by passing a performance assessment. The practicum candidate is supervised by the supervising practitioner and a program supervisor from the Education Department. Students enroll in EDU 360 Seminar in Professional Education to support their performance in the practicum.

Credits:

1.00 - 6.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.elms.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 594-2761

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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