SPED 6950 - Field Exp in Spec Ed/Stu Teach

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Special Education

Description:

The student teaching program is designed to ensure that PreK - 4 and Special Education K -8 majors, seeking dual certification are exposed to the full range of children covered under the comprehensive special education certification, i.e., intellectually disabled, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, traumatic brain injury, physically handicapped, autism and other disabilities, along with children within the general education classroom. The major practicum provides an intensive experience for the student in two placements over the period of 15 weeks. The student will have an experience under the direction of a special education teacher and also a placement with a general education teacher. The practicum seminar component meets bi-weekly to provide PreK - 4 and Special Education K - 8 majors with an opportunity to discuss current topics within the field. Students may be provided with opportunities to demonstrate the effectiveness and functionality of their teacher-made devises, and curriculum materials used in their classrooms.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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