SEC 560 - Practicum in Secondary Education

The Secondary Education Practicum consists of a 300-hour experience within the candidate’s content area that allows for application of acquired content area knowledge, as well as application of pedagogical concepts and methodologies in the classroom . Evaluation for this course is based on the DESE Candidate Assessment of Performance (C.A.P.). Regularly scheduled meetings and announced/unannounced observations will reflect the candidate’s’ readiness to meet the guidelines of the C.A.P. and the indicators outlined in the Professional Standards for Teachers.

Credits: 3