Description
Practicum students are assigned to a classroom for children diagnosed with Autism for a total of 15 hours. While in the Autism classroom, practicum students interact with individuals with the diagnosis of Autism. The students observe pupil behaviors, needs, and methods of instruction, classroom management, and teacher responses. The students keep a detailed journal of all observations, complete a case study on one child, and prepare and teach assigned lessons. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. Permission required. Pass/Fail only. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.