Description
A practicum experience is required for students seeking a birth-preschool, K-8, 7-12, or K-12 endorsement in special education. A minimum of a three semester-hour special education practicum under the supervision of a certified special education teacher and university supervisor at each level of endorsement is required. Students will gradually assume responsibility for planning, instruction, evaluation, and classroom management during the experience at each level of certification sought. In addition, students will complete a professional portfolio demonstrating the knowledge and skills set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children's performance-based standards covering: foundation, development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, learning environments and social interactions, communication, instructional planning, assessment, professional and ethical practice, and collaboration.
3-6 credits.