MCCCD Program Description

Gifted Education Practicum II

Course: EPD230

First Term: 2018 Fall

Laboratory 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Supervised practicum. Emphasis on the provision of instruction and assessment to gifted and talented students. Covers lesson plan development, classroom procedures, classroom management, and assessment. Includes learner preparation, learner engagement, and learner outcome awareness.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Observe, plan, teach, assess and participate in a K-12 classroom experience in which most students are identified as gifted. (I, II, III, IV) 2. Create and implement lesson plans that demonstrate the ability to teach gifted and talented students. (II) 3. Administer formal and informal assessments and interpret results to determine students` educational needs and placement. (III) 4. Record experiences, interactions, goals and self-evaluations in a reflective journal. (I, II, III, IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Practicum Orientation A. Supervising professional B. Location and background information on site C. Grade level D. Responsibilities E. Goals II. Lesson Plans A. Target audience B. Lesson objectives for content area C. Lesson objectives for gifted learners D. Materials E. Outline i. Student interaction ii. Time management F. Evaluating student learning III. Assessment A. Formal and Informal Evaluation Measures B. Analysis and Interpretation of Results C. Diagnostic Report IV. Journal A. Writing B. Experiences C. Observations D. Interactions E. Goals F. Self-evaluation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/23/2010

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