Education 379 - Urban Education Practicum and Seminar

Institution:

St Olaf College

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Description:

This program provides an opportunity for students to gain direct teaching experience by serving as an intern/paraprofessional for a teacher in a Minneapolis/St. Paul public school. The Interim will heighten students' sensitivities to the complexities of multicultural, urban education and provide exposure to models used to foster educational and personal success in diverse student populations. On/off-campus orientation will be followed by four weeks of full-time work in a classroom with a host teacher and participation in weekly seminars with the college instructor. Reading assignments, journals and guest speakers will complement the experience. Counts toward major: ARMS. Fulfills Education 382: Human Relations Requirement -- both cognitive and experiential component. GE: Multicultural Studies Component (MCS-D). Prerequisite: Education 290 or consent of instructor. Apply through Department of Education before Oct. 15.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stolaf.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 786-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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