ED 4010 - Methods Practicum

Students enrolled in this course are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours a week in a general education setting. A college supervisor will hold an initial triad meeting to set expectations, a middle of the semester triad meeting to evaluate progress using the Danielson Pre-service Teacher rubric, and then a final triad at the end to evaluate readiness for student teaching. In addition, the student will develop and teach a minimum of 4 lessons using the NEC lesson plan format based on Understanding By Design. Students will develop their skills as professional educators and become even more familiar with the breadth of the curriculum and vast array of instructional strategies. Those seeking permission to participate in both a general education and special education student teaching experience must demonstrate competence in the elements on Danielson’s rubric and outstanding professionalism and be recommended by their college supervisor to do so. Prerequisites: Must have been accepted into the major and completed all education core courses or be taking the last of the education core courses. Must have no more than two upper level content courses remaining. Must have completed and passed the Criminal Record Check. Offered every fall and spring. (4 Credits) In schools a minimum of 15 hours a week for 14 weeks. Transportation needed.