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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Middle Grade Practicum
Course: EPD286

First Term: 2010 Summer I
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4.5 Period(s)   4.05 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Practical experience for teacher on-site at a middle grade school. Includes observing and working in a classroom, with teachers and with special needs students.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Observe a classroom setting. (I)
2. Examine the interaction between the teacher and students. (I)
3. Apply the Arizona State Board of Education Standards to practicum experience. (II)
4. Communicate effectively with teachers and students. (III)
5. Prepare lesson plans. (IV)
6. Teach a lesson plan. (IV)
7. Record experiences, interactions, goals and self-evaluations in a reflective journal. (V)
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. Classroom Setting
   A. Philosophy
   B. Structure
   C. Interaction
      1. Teacher
      2. Student
   D. Participation
   E. Time Management
   F. Projects
II. Education Principles/Arizona State Board of Education Standards
III. Communication
   A. Verbal
   B. Non-Verbal
   C. Listening
   D. Feedback
IV. Lesson Plans
   A. Preparation
   B. Communication
   C. Student Interaction
   D. Time Management
V. Journal
   A. Writing
   B. Experiences
   C. Observations
   D. Interactions
   E. Goals
   F. Self-Evaluation
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/8/2009

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