ED 6019 - Methods Practicum Intensive I

Students enrolled in this course are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours a week in a general education setting working alongside a certified, veteran educator in their area of intended certification. A college supervisor will hold an initial triad meeting with the cooperating teacher, NEC intern, and college supervisor to set expectations and a middle of the semester triad meeting to evaluate progress using the Danielson Pre-service Teacher rubric. A final triad will be done at the conclusion of ED 6020 Methods Practicum Intensive II to evaluate readiness for student teaching. In addition, the student will develop and teach a minimum of 2 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. Students will participate in elements of the NHTCAP during this course. At the conclusion of Methods Practicum Intensive II, 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 (have scores in the developing and proficient range on all elements; no scores in beginning).

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 Federal Background Check. Offered every fall and spring. In schools a minimum of 15 hours a week for 7 weeks. Transportation needed. Must be followed by ED 6020 - Methods Practicum Intensive II . (2 credits)