10-522-131IA: Practicum 2
Course Information
Description
Apply the skills learned in previous program courses in a school setting while under the supervision of a DPI certified teacher. Students support children with special education needs and programming. Job search skills will be addressed and a professional portfolio will be completed.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate a professional attitude and work ethic as an active member of the instructional team.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    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.

  2. Utilize preventative management techniques when working with individual or small groups of students or large groups of students in structured and unstructured settings.
    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 discipline/intervention firmly and without anger consistent with school/classroom standards.
    Learner applies the five C's of discipline.
    Learner consistently applies natural (respectful, reasonable) and logical consequences for behavior intervention.

  3. Develop positive relationships with 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 ethical behavior.
    Learner demonstrates confidentiality.
    Learner demonstrates professionalism.
    Learner interacts positively with children.
    Learner engages child in conversation.
    Learner shows empathy toward all children.
    Learner acts in a non-judgmental manner when working with all children.

  4. Apply teaching strategies appropriate to student learning styles or special education needs.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner discusses learning style of selected child with unique learning or special education needs with teacher.
    Learner incorporates multiple intelligences when working with child.
    Learner demonstrates teaching techniques appropriate to the child  incorporating IEP goals as appropriate.
    Learner follows teacher's direction when working with individual students.
    Learner makes modifications as needed to meet the needs of individual students.
    Learner uses games appropriate to the learning objective.
    Learner uses concrete objects to increase student learning.
    Learner relates instruction to individual interests and backgrounds of students.

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

  6. Demonstrate effective job interviewing techniques and resume writing.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Resume follows an acceptable resume format.
    Resume contains your complete legal name.
    Resume is appropriate in length.
    Resume is free from blemishes or errors.
    Learner wears clothing that is clean, pressed or without visible wrinkles, and appropriate to the targeted job.
    Learner provides responses that answer the questions.
    Learner gives answers that are to the point.
    Learner does not exhibit distracting mannerisms.
    Learner makes eye contact with interviewer.
    Learner gives the appearance of being relaxed, friendly, open, and in control.
    Learner demonstrates knowledge of job responsibilities through responses to questions.
    Learner provides examples of his/her skills relevant to the targeted job.

  7. Facilitate small group instruction.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Learner makes instructional adaptations with permission from the teacher to meet individual needs of students.
    Learner uses strategies to meet different learning styles.
    Learner uses strategies according to students' different multiple intelligence preferences.
    Learner relates instruction to interest of students.
    Learner relates instruction to the individual background of students.

  8. Create a professional portfolio that includes reflection as evidence of learning.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in the classroom setting
    Oral, Graphic, or Written Product
    Evaluations by technical college faculty and supervising teacher
    Criteria
    Portfolio includes artifacts that provide evidence of knowledge and skills relevant to program outcomes.
    Portfolio includes reflection on learning relevant to artifacts.
    Portfolio is of professional quality