Satisfactory completion of 70 hours field observation, consisting of observation in 3 separate classroom settings. 20 of those hours will be completed at the ODU Child Development and/or Child Study Centers. The remaining 50 hours will be split between two different public school classroom settings. Submission of signed time sheet will provide documentation of participation. Note: Do not begin your practicum hours until you have received notification from ODU that your placement has been approved.
Active participation in required seminars. See tentative course schedule.
Completion of a reflective journal noting observations of the classroom. Journal entries must be submitted for every classroom visit/observation. Journals are to be submitted weekly. Please see handout for submission guidelines and rubric. (70% of final grade)
Required reading: You can’t say you can’t play by Vivian Paley and I won’t learn from you by Herb Kohl (available in local libraries and from Amazon). Write a two-page summary/reaction (S/R) to the book. Rubric to be provided. (10% & 10% of final grade)
Interview one of your public school teachers and write a two-page reflection. Rubric to be provided. (10% of final grade)
Teach a lesson in each of the two public school placements which is evaluated by your cooperating teacher.
