EDU 486A - Practicum in Student Teaching in Spanish (P-6)

12 Credit(s)

A full-time classroom experience in a local elementary school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester, plus weekly seminars. All licensure requirements must be met prior to practicum assignment. This course is normally taken during the Senior year. Not open to students who have passed EDU486. Prerequisites: Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator. Successful completion of the Methodology of Teaching Spanish (P-6) as well as the taking and passing of the three parts of the Massachusetts Teachers Test.