Practicum and Clinical Experiences
- Gain professional insights and practical teaching experience through observation, planning, and practice under the guidance of an experienced teacher
- Gain deeper insights into the professional responsibilities of a classroom teacher (instruction, classroom management, record keeping, building procedures, student evaluation, planning, organization, parent communication, following curriculum guidelines, etc.)
- Gain experience in planning and implementing lessons using a variety of teaching strategies and methods, which must be differentiated to meet the individual needs of children in the classroom
- Gain experience working with colleagues in the school setting, accomplishing activities under the direction of the cooperating teacher
- Observe effective teaching and speak with an experienced teacher
- Observe effective teaching, work with an experienced teacher, and plan and implement at least one lesson
- Observe effective teaching, work with an experienced teacher, plan and implement at least one lesson, and work with a supervisor for additional coaching and problem-solving opportunities