SPC 3550 Special Education Practicum and Seminar

In this supervised field experience teacher candidates spend one full day per week in a school under the supervision of a cooperating special education teacher. Candidates gain experience in planning, teaching and assessing the results of lessons aligned with the NJ Student Learning Standards, and fostering a positive learning environment that promotes emotional well-being and respects all learners, including those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Candidates learn to use their knowledge of individual learning differences, evidence-based teaching practices, educational technology, and the principles of Universal Design for Learning to enable students with disabilities to reach their full potential. Candidates experience the value of collaboration with other educators and families and practice the dispositions expected of professionals in an educational setting. A weekly seminar is held in conjunction with the field experience. Prerequisite(s): CIED 2070 ; 3.0 GPA; 60 credits; passing score on the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators

Co-requisite(s): SPC 3540
Credits: 1.0