Practicum in Education and Training Overview :
Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices.
Student in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary, middle school, and high school-aged students.
Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.
Practicum in Education and Training Course Sequence
I. Course Introduction/Exploring Teaching and Training
II. Communication Skills
III. Principles and Theories of Human Development
IV. Effective Learning Environment
V. Internship/Field-Based Experiences
VI. Lesson Planning
VII. Technology in Teaching
VIII. Assessin the Learning Process
IX. Creating Positive Relationships Between School and Society
X. Professional Development
XI. Documenting Success