The practicum is designed to aid the prospective pre-school teacher in development of methods and skills for guiding children in the learning process. Practical experience at two grade levels will be provided. Mentors and TWC supervisors will guide and assist the pre-service teacher toward success in the classroom. Prerequisites: Approval of the Teacher Education Committee, **, Documentation that the student has attempted a minimum of 2 required PRAXIS II exams. Must be taken concurrently with ED 475. (Fall, Spring)
** In order to register for this course, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program, have completed ED 201, and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA on all education courses attempted. New transfer students who have not had an opportunity to apply to the Teacher Education Program may receive approval from the Education Department for an exemption to this prerequisite following a transcript review. Certification of students� eligibility to take Education courses above ED 201 will be evaluated on an individual basis.