EDUC 210 - Practicum

Credits: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Intended as a corequisite for students taking education courses.This course provides students with an opportunity to observe and assist in elementary and secondary classrooms in the local school systems. In addition, students study topics related to effective educational practice, such as classroom management, motivation, differentiation, standardized curriculum, and lesson planning. Students spend 30 hours per credit in a classroom setting and complete readings and written assignments analyzing their experience. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits with permission.Ojure, Sigler.