Practicum in Education I: External – EDUC 588
CG • Section 16WK • 11/10/2019 to 04/18/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
Candidates will participate in a supervised 45-hour practicum designed to link theory with practice. This practicum may be repeated one time with prior approval from the program chair. Completion of at least 45-hours is required in order to pass the practicum course.
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 the corequisite course identified in the candidate’s degree completion plan. Candidates will assist in the classroom as well as teach one or more formal lessons.
Course Assignment
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Quiz: Acknowledgment
After reviewing the information related to this practicum, the candidate’s co-requisite course, and the alternative route for students that do not secure a practicum placement, the candidate will complete a three-question acknowledgment quiz. (CLO: E)
Quiz: Practicum Request
After submitting the practicum placement request, the candidate will complete the five-question practicum request quiz. (CLO: E)
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: E)
Quiz: Practicum Expectations
After reviewing the Field Experience Handbook and advising guide, the candidate will complete a ten-question quiz. (CLO: E)
Quiz: LiveText
After reviewing the LiveText Information document, the candidate will complete a five-question quiz. (CLO: E)
Quiz: Practicum Preparation
After reviewing all of the practicum information, the candidate will complete a two-question quiz. (CLO: E)
Quiz: Career Services
After reviewing the Career Services Information document, the candidate will complete a five-question quiz. (CLO: C)
Quiz: Practicum Placement
The candidate will complete a two-question quiz to indicate if a placement has been secured for the practicum. (CLO: E)
Field Experience: Part 1 - Planning Your Field Experience Assignment
The candidate will make a plan to complete the practicum requirements. (CLO: E)
Field Experience: Part 2 - Self-Monitoring Assignment
The candidate will complete an assignment to track their progress in the practicum. (CLO: E)
Field Experience: Part 3 - Pre-SCRIP Self-Assessment Assignment
The candidate will reflect on the SOE SCRIP dispositions to rate their performance on the SCRIP dispositions during the practicum. The candidate will write a justification (3-5 sentences) with specific examples (minimum of 3) to support the rating given for each disposition. (CLO: C, D)
Field Experience: Part 4 - Self-Monitoring Quiz
The candidate will complete an assignment to track their progress in the practicum. (CLO: E)
Field Experience: Part 5 - Field Experience Summary Quiz
After reviewing the information related to the field experience summary, the candidate will complete a field experience summary quiz. (CLO: A, C)
Field Experience: Part 6 - Pre-CPAST Self-Assessment Assignment
The candidate will use the Pre-CPAST assignment to reflect upon the overall practicum experience, including the lesson presentation. (CLO: B, C)
Field Experience: Part 7 - Pre-CPAST Assessment Assignment
The candidate’s performance will be evaluated during practicum using the Pre-CPAST Assessment. (CLO: A, C)
Field Experience: Part 8 - Field Experience Report Assignment
The candidate will provide documentation of completion all practicum requirements. (CLO: A)
Field Experience: Part 9 - Field Experience Conclusion Assignment
The candidate will submit the final practicum assignment. (CLO: C)
