Practicum II: Human Growth & Development 

Pre-service practicum students are required to work with the mentor teacher as a teacher assistant and to complete a comprehensive case study on one pupil. 

Suggested activities for pre-service practicum students:

• Tutor the assigned pupil (case study)  each day 

• Observe the assigned pupil in the classroom and in informal settings 

• Grade papers 

• Teach small group lessons 

• Accompany pupils to special classes 

• Assist with classroom activities designated by the teacher 

9 days required (attend one day a week for 9 weeks).

Tools for Field Experience

• Expectations  - complete the first day with the pre-service teacher and give it to your professor.

• Attendance sheet   - recorded each day you attend.

Do not use or play on your cell phone in the classroom.  If you have any research for the course, ask the pre-service teacher to use the classroom computer.

Chain of Command - you are not alone when situations come up, and you may need advisement and/or guidance.  Contact the following in the order given below:

• • • Pre-service teacher

    • Course Instructor

    • Practicum Supervisor  

    • Director of Field Experiences

    • Dean of College of Education