ITEC 9501 - Practicum II in Technology/Engineering Education

3 cr.

Candidates are assigned to a high school for one eight-week station during the semester of student teaching. Candidates are assigned supervising practitioners in partner schools located within a 50-mile radius of Fitchburg. Candidates have the opportunity to relate their practical experiences in the classroom to current theory. The teacher candidate will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of the school environment and will work collaboratively with a master teacher, administrators, support staff, and parents. Whenever possible, candidates will conduct the practicum in a diverse setting.

Prerequisite(s): SPED 7709 or SPED 3800, ENGL 8076 or ENGL 4700, ITEC 7210, 7220, successful passage of required MTELs and a Stage 2 Review.