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
- Characteristics of effective schools
- Elements of a positive classroom community
- Qualities of high quality educators
- Oregon standards for teaching and learning
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
- Effective Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Planning
- Professionalism and Ethics for Educators
Required materials
Textbook or OER resources.
