10522129IA: Practicum 1
Course Information
Description
Practicum I will introduce the student to a diverse classroom setting at an elementary, middle school and/or high school level. The student will observe children and practice techniques under the guidance of a DPI certified teacher.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate a professional attitude and work ethic.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in classroom setting
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner demonstrates responsibility.
    Learner demonstrates regular attendance.
    Learner demonstrates a positive attitude.
    Learner demonstrates a willingness to do task as assigned.
    Learner demonstrates ethical behavior.
    Learner demonstrates confidentiality.
    Learner demonstrates professionalism.
    Learner wears attire appropriate to setting.
    Learner interacts positively with children.
    Learner interacts positively with adults.
    Learner demonstrates initiative in responding to routine needs as they arise within the classroom.

  2. Adhere to roles and responsibilities of an instructional assistant.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner follows teacher directions.
    Learner assists teacher in their instructional role.
    Learner asks for clarification when instructions are not fully understood.
    Learner does not participate in activities he/she is not trained to do.
    Learner goes to the supervising teacher or technical college faculty with concerns.
    Learner applies judgment and appropriate timing in addressing questions, issues, or concerns with the cooperating teacher.

  3. Demonstrate reflection on the Practicum learning experience.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Evaluationsby technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    Learner includes the type of classroom, teacher-student ratio, and grade/age level of children.
    Learner includes a description of the physical layout of the classroom.
    Learner includes a description of the materials used by the teacher (teacher-made or published materials) during the lesson you observed.
    Learner includes a description of what was taught and the purpose of the lesson you observed.
    Learner includes a description of the procedure the teacher followed during the lesson.
    Learner includes the input/output channel(s) used by the teacher (auditory, visual, kinesthetic, tactile, multi-sensory) and how the channels were used.
    Learner includes a description of the responses and reactions of the students in the classroom.
    Learner includes a description of the behavior management techniques the teacher used. (How did the teacher control, reward, and/or motivate the class?)
    Learner includes additional observations pertaining to interesting material, strategies, ideas, programs used, etc.
    Learner includes the type of clerical/housekeeping chores the teacher completed and how the chores were completed.
    Learner includes your personal reaction and examples to support your conclusions about the lesson you observed and differences between special education classrooms and non-special education classrooms.
    Learner includes details to support your observations.

  4. Assist the teacher in preparing for the instruction/evaluation process within a diverse classroom.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner offers ideas to supervising teacher when appropriate.
    Learner follows tasks assigned by teacher in the preparation for instruction.
    Learner completes assigned tasks with precision and accuracy.
    Learner completes routine tasks without direction from the teacher.
    Learner is open to teacher feedback.

  5. Utilize preventative management techniques when working with individual or small groups of students.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner demonstrates a positive attitude.
    Learner demonstrates ethical behavior.
    Learner demonstrates confidentiality.
    Learner demonstrates professionalism.
    Learner interacts positively with children.
    Learner carries out behavior management/intervention firmly and consistently following school/classroom standards.
    Learner (consistently) applies natural and logical consequences for behavior intervention following the plan outlined by the teacher.

  6. Apply problem-solving strategies in the school setting.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner is able to provide more than one way to deal with a single issue.
    Learner takes into account the best interest of the student.
    Learner uses ethical and moral judgment when deciding on a plan of action.

  7. Develop a personal professional development plan.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner identifies short-term goals.
    Learner identifies long-term goals.
    Learner states where they see themselves working in one and five years.
    Learner describes the kind of work they hope to be doing.
    Learner describes what kinds of course work (or learning experiences) would be beneficial to reach their goals.
    Learner begins to collect artifacts to demonstrate program outcome mastery for professional portfolio.

  8. Apply affective behavior when interacting with and observing children in a diverse educational environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner demonstrates empathy.
    Learner demonstrates respect.
    Learner demonstrates honesty.
    Learner is non-judgmental.
    Learner values self and others.

  9. Implement teacher developed instructional plans.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner gathers necessary teaching materials prior to students' arrival.
    Learner asks for clarification if needed.
    Learner follows the instructional plan.
    Learner informs teacher of whether or not assigned tasks have been completed.
    Learner submits notes (feedback) related to student performance