EDUC 429 - ELAD Practicum

(1 unit)

The twenty-five hour field experience in the classroom promotes the integration of ELAD methods and links educational theory to practice. The instructor will highlight elements of the course and direct students with the assignments and activities in the practicum classroom setting experience. ELAD 590 is required for Nevada endorsement. (Formerly ELAD 490/690)

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply, related and evaluate educational theories, philosophies and content in the context of real classroom experiences.
2. gain knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the classroom mentor teacher through direct experiences with teachers in classroom settings.
3. observe, study, and interact with students of different ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and exceptionalities.
4. interact with classroom mentor teacher, other professional staff, administrators, paraprofessional staff, parents, and the community with sensitivity and respect.
5. engage in reflection, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making related to all aspects of teaching.
6. demonstrate principles of language pedagogy and of current practices in teaching English to speakers of other languages; explain how the principles are based on research into language acquisition and the teaching of the various skill areas.
7. explain current theories concerning the cognitive, affective, social, and cultural factors involved in the acquisition and the use of second languages and apply this knowledge in effective lesson design and classroom interactions.

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