SPED 406: Observation and Participation in Special Education (Taken after SPED 403)
Practicum: Elementary Education
Elementary and Early Childhood/Special Education Majors take an additional 3 credit practicum in Special Education. They observe children, interact with professional educators and teach lessons to special education students. They also complete a comprehensive log, participate in group seminars, and develop files of effective teaching strategies. (10 days required)
Attendance sheet - recorded each day you attend.
Tools for Field Experience
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