PRACTICUM information

Quality field experiences are an integral part of every teacher education program in the Department of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education. We are indebted to the schools and teachers who welcome our students into their classrooms and provide them with experiences that make the content of their courses come alive. Practicum placements span the grade levels of student licensure and provide rich and varied experiences in public and private school classrooms.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Semester I ELED 311	This full-day practicum is the initial classroom experience for most students. Focus areas are child development, appropriate curriculum for early childhood, and early literacy. Placements are in pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade.
Semester II ELED 411	Students in this full-day practicum are taking content methods courses in science, math, social studies, and literacy. They are expected to develop and teach lessons in all of these areas. Placements are in grades 2-6.
Graduate Semester ELED 621	Students in this practicum are in their classrooms two full days each week. Some have completed student teaching prior to this semester and some will student teach the following semester. Student conduct an inquiry project and are significantly involved in planning effective curriculum. Placements are in grades pre-k through grade 6.