Skagit Valley College

Catalog Course Search Details

 Course Title:   Practicum and Seminar

 Title Abbreviation:   PRACTICUM & SEMINAR

 Department:    EDUC

 Course #:    223

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    7

 CIP:    131501

 EPC:    839

 REV:    2024


 Course Description  

Practical application of education coursework in the K-3 classroom setting. Attend a weekly seminar and work with children in a public or private school setting under the direct supervision of a certified/licensed staff member or teacher. Experiences will include supporting and assisting in instructional and other services to children, youth and their families.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Department chair permission.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 132


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Implement educational plans designed for specific children, including children with special needs and dual language learners.
  2. Use developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches that are individualized to the learner�s interests and abilities.
  3. Identify strengths and weaknesses in own teaching practice by viewing and discussing a video-recording of one's teaching.
  4. Use inclusion practices in a classroom setting.
  5. Implement educational plans under the direction of a certified teacher for children�s cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language and motor experiences in the classroom.
  6. Demonstrate professionalism and adherence to school legal requirements in interactions with children, school staff and families.
  7. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Use effective teaching strategies that adapt and change to meet student�s needs.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
  2. Differentiated instruction.
  3. Program planning and implementation as an education team member.
  4. Professionalism and adherence to legal requirements.