ALP 4440 - K-12 Practicum in Special Education

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Course participants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and have been hired by a Metro-area school or school district to teach in an area for which the candidate can meet grade level and content licensure requirements under the Alternative Licensure legislation, SB 09-160.

ALP 2200, ALP 3600, ALP 3650, ALP 3820, ALP 3950, ALP 4050, or permission of instructor.

Description: This practicum is a culminating experience that provides teacher candidates with a structured, supervised elementary and/or secondary level practicum in a special education setting for children with disabilities. A strong emphasis is placed on the importance of decision making in diverse contexts including numerous assessment and instructional situations using a case-based approach that will encourage integration of theory and application. The seminars are designed to address assigned topics and activities that are linked to the teaching responsibilities of the practicum.

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