EDUC 4502 Pre-Clinical Experience

2 credits
The last school practicum experience prior to the clinical experience. Candidates are assigned to two pre-clinical experiences at two different levels. One-half of the candidate’s time is spent in each academic setting. The candidates prepare lesson plans and teach mini lessons. All candidates must receive favorable evaluations by the supervising teachers, as well as credit for the course, to proceed to Clinical Experience I. The teacher candidate must provide evidence that Praxis II: Subject Assessment Tests and Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Test have either been attempted or passed during this course. Required of all education candidates in all programs the semester before Clinical Experience. Prerequisites: Full admission to Teacher Education, competency in computer, math, oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Acceptance into Lock 1, GPA 2.75. Note: Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.