EDUC 101 - Practicum in Education

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): Restricted to Teacher Education majors.

This course requires students to participate in 30 or more hours of work and observation at a local elementary or secondary school. The practicum will be completed under the supervision of a licensed teacher, and is designed to provide students with an opportunity to make informed decisions about their suitability for a career in teaching.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify their own personal strengths and challenges in pursuing a teaching career.
Compare and contrast some of the major philosophical influences on public elementary and secondary education in the United States.
Explain how historical events and ideas, including cultural influences from abroad, affect the practice of education.
Analyze the effectiveness of educational policy and school law, organization, administration, and financing of American education.
Illustrate and explain social differences such as class, culture, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religion on education.
Given ethical dilemmas in education, describe and justify hypothetical action plans.
Develop and express an introductory personal philosophy of education.
Identify and interpret the basic components of educational research.
Summarize basic principles of assessment and instruction.
Use a variety of Web 2.0 educational tools and technologies.