Practicum I – School Administration – EDAS 588

Course Description

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

Candidates are required to engage in developmental and sequential field experiences throughout their program. Candidates will complete practicum experiences that correspond to benchmark assignments in other School Administration (EDAS) courses identified in the candidate’s degree completion plan. Practicum activities must align with the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards.

Course Assignment

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Field Experience: Planning Your Field Experience Assignment

The candidate will use the provided template to document the projected 60-hour practicum placement schedule. (CLO: H)

Field Experience: Self-Monitoring Assignments (3)

The candidate will complete assignments to track their progress in the practicum. (CLO: H)

Field Experience: Pre-SCRIP Dispositions Self-Assessment Assignment

The candidate will reflect on the SOE pre-SCRIP dispositions and rate his/her performance on the Pre-SCRIP dispositions during the practicum. The candidate will write a justification (3–5 sentences) with specific examples (minimum of 3) to support the self-rating given for each disposition. (CLO: C, G)

Field Experience: Pre-AIA Self-Reflection Assignment

The candidate will use the Pre-AIA assignment to reflect upon the overall practicum experience, including the lesson presentation. The candidate will plan and teach one formal lesson during the practicum. (CLO: B, C)

Field Experience: Pre-AIA Mentor Evaluation Assignment

The mentor will evaluate the candidate’s performance during the practicum using the Pre-AIA assessment. (CLO: A, C, D, E)

Field Experience: Field Experience Report Assignment

The candidate will log all completed practicum hours in FEM in LiveText. The candidate’s mentor will verify and approve the hours logged in LiveText. (CLO: A, F)

Field Experience: Field Experience Conclusion Assignment

The candidate will write a thank-you note to the Mentor showing gratitude for the privilege of completing the practicum in his/her school or office. The candidate will then take a picture of the note and submit it to the assignment submission link. (CLO: C, E)

Quiz: Acknowledgment

After reviewing the information related to this practicum and the candidate’s co-requisite course (in LiveText), the candidate will complete a three-question acknowledgment quiz. (CLO: H)

Quiz: Practicum Request

After submitting the practicum placement request, the candidate will complete the five-question practicum request quiz. (CLO: H)

Quiz: Mapping Out Your Field Experience

After reviewing the two Mapping Out Your Field Experience videos, the candidate will complete a five-question quiz. (CLO: H)

Quiz: Career Services

After reviewing the Career Services Information document, the candidate will complete a five-question quiz. (CLO: C)

Quiz: Practicum Expectations

After reviewing the Field Experience Handbook and advising guide, the candidate will complete a ten-question quiz. (CLO: H)

Quiz: LiveText

After reviewing the LiveText Information document, the candidate will complete a five-question quiz. (CLO: H)

Quiz: Practicum Preparation

After reviewing all of the practicum information, the candidate will complete a two-question quiz. (CLO: H)

After reviewing the information related to the field experience summary, the candidate will complete a field experience summary quiz. (CLO: A, F)