EDC 856 - Practicum Seminar II in Elementary Education

1.5 Credit(s) This second full semester seminar is taken in conjunction with Practicum II. The semester will continue to focus on strengthening the teacher candidate’s role in the classroom and provide students opportunities to develop fields of expertise in a school organization. Under the advisement of the classroom teacher, the supervisor and the seminar leader, the student will develop further areas of expertise in elementary education. The seminar provides pedagogical and content support to enhance the field experience. With the practicum, this course is designed exclusively for those students seeking Initial Licensure in Elementary Education. Full-day, full-semester field placement is required. 1.5 lecture hours per week. [Elementary combined graduate and undergraduate students entering their fifth year of study in the 2021 and 2022 academic years will complete a three-credit practicum seminar.]
Pre-requisite: EDC 850
Co-requisite: EDC 851