The readings for this course are determined by the subject and grade level being taught. The course provides student teachers with an opportunity to critique education as it is offered in school settings. Course participants focus upon self-evaluations, curriculum development and enrichment, and the diagnosis of learning problems. Emphasis is placed on application of the above to the teaching of reading. Recent research pertaining to education is discussed.
Students take on all responsibilities normally accepted by elementary teachers.
These include supervision of children, curriculum planning and evaluation, reporting to parents, direction of paraprofessionals and classroom assistants, participation in professional conferences or in-service training sessions, and budgeting. EDUC 405-406 is open to seniors who participate in the elementary teacher certification program. Readings in this course are selected to meet the needs of individual students. This practicum is open to seniors who have completed all other requirements of the department's program in special education. Participants carry out full-time student teaching with children who have special needs.