Help

Course Information

Practicum in Learning Disabilities (EDUC 4513)

Term: 2012-13 Acad Year Spring

Faculty

Dr. Harold WatersShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Harold Waters
hwaters@swu.edu
Office hours:
  • Monday 9:25 AM to 10:40 AM
  • Monday 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM
  • Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM
  •  

    Description

    This practicum is intended only for those students wishing to add Learning Disabilities to their teaching certification. Not required of students with a Special Education major in the traditional program. The practicum student will be placed in a Learning Disabilities special education classroom for a minimum of 100 hours of field experience. Students will observe, tutor individual students, teach students in small and/or large group settings, and assist the teacher in appropriate learning experiences. This course requires observation, participation and actual teaching. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Prerequisite: Lock I admission with 2.75 GPA or teacher certification.