ED 101 : Introduction to Education Practicum and Seminar

Transcript title

Intro to ED Practicum/Seminar

Credits

3

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

70

Lecture hours

10

Other hours

60

Recommended preparation

WR 121Z.

Course Description

Provides 60 hours of K-12 classroom experience to help students decide early whether teaching is a good fit. Provides weekly reflection and discussion in seminar related to the course content and field placement observations. Requires a criminal history check for placement in a K-12 classroom.

Course learning outcomes

1. Reflect on the practicum experience for purposes of career confirmation and identify next steps in personal education plan.
2. Describe a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, and equitable for all learners.
3. Identify bias and diversity issues in the teaching environment.
4. Describe effective teaching practices for student engagement and success.
5. Apply and practice professional, ethical/legal knowledge and behavior.

Content outline

  1. Characteristics of effective schools
  2. Elements of a positive classroom community
  3. Qualities of high quality educators
  4. Oregon standards for teaching and learning
  5. Developmentally Appropriate Practices
  6. Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
  7. Effective Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Planning
  8. Professionalism and Ethics for Educators

Required materials

Textbook or OER resources.

Outside of
expected

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