EDUC 371 Elementary/EC Junior Practicum - Maryville University

COURSES:
EDU 371 Junior Practicum Fall 2006
Reading Methods I Dan Rocchio, Ph.D. rock@maryville.edu
2006 EDU 371
Fall Junior Practicum
• Teach 5 reading lessons; these may be whole group or small group lessons
• Complete initial assessments for an inquiry project for one child.
Science Methods: Nadine Butcher Ball, Ed. D.
• Teach 4 lessons: first completed lesson and reflection due by Oct. 23, 2006
At least one lesson whole class; two lessons with inductive design (5E’s); and
one science-activity lesson so candidates can experience skills necessary for
standards-based science instruction. All may be integrated with other content
areas as long as specific science goals are clear.
Health of Children: Nadine Butcher Ball, Ed. D.
PRACTICUM:
• Teach 1 lesson: may be integrated with any subject matter.
• School Health Team project: As a school team, talk with school and community
members to explore the system of individuals and organizations that support a
healthy school community.
• One video taped lesson and extended reflection turned in to your supervisor and content
instructor. Extended reflection due by November 16.
• 3 three-way meetings with cooperating teacher-supervisor-and candidate: Goal sharing,
mid-term, and final meetings.
• You should become as involved in the life of the school as possible: staff development
days, conferences, etc—whatever is possible within your schedule. In particular, look for
opportunities to interact with parents and to talk with them about their child’s learning.
• Completed and signed evaluation form for fall semester
EVALUATION: Practicum grades are pass/fail and arrived at in collaboration with the
cooperating teacher. Students must complete all university course-related assignments
(not just practicum requirements)—including development of skills in evaluation form--
to pass. Missed practicum time should be made up, and in the case of concern about
candidate progress, the practicum may be extended.
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