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Or ientation to ELED 411, Practicum

Or ientation to ELED 411, Practicum . Come to the front of the stage. Sign in by the day on which you are in practicum. Complete 2 emergency contact cards. If you choose to fill them out, turn one in today. Take the other to the front office at your school. Review syllabus. Welcome.

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Or ientation to ELED 411, Practicum

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  1. Orientation to ELED 411, Practicum Come to the front of the stage. Sign in by the day on which you are in practicum. Complete 2 emergency contact cards. If you choose to fill them out, turn one in today. Take the other to the front office at your school. Review syllabus.

  2. Welcome • Dr. Pam Sullivan (section 1 and 3) • Kristi Peery (section 2 and 4) • Note: Practicum sections are not the same as course sections

  3. ELED 311 vs. ELED 411 • What was the focus of 311? • How is 411 different? • Grade level placement • Focus on instruction • Focus on guiding children’s behavior • Plan and teach lessons • How is 411 the same as 311?

  4. Similiarities • Communication • Dispositions • Expectations • Dress • Attendance

  5. Communication • University Professors • University Seminar Leaders • University Supervisors • Cooperating Teachers In some cases, the same person will fulfill more than one of these roles.

  6. Practicum Behaviors • Your cooperating teachers are looking for the following dispositions: • Initiative • Enthusiasm • “Can do” attitude • Ask for help At the end of each semester, faculty discuss the progress of each student during a student review meeting.

  7. Expectations • Follow all of the policies and procedures • Communicate within the first two weeks exactly what assignments must be carried out in the practicum classroom. • Work with the cooperating teacher to develop a schedule • Consult with the teacher about teaching responsibilities you can assume • Work with your supervisor to schedule teaching observations • Show enthusiasm, initiative, and a desire to be in the class at all times • Ask for opportunities to teach

  8. Dress • Professional at all times! Model yourself after your principal. • Skin: use the “bend over” test • Tattoos: cover them • Piercings: none • Leggings: are not pants! • Shorts: none • Flip-flops: none • Jeans: none. Special cases need to be approved by your supervisor.

  9. Attendance • 15 minute rule • Late or tardy notification • Weather • Follow the JMU schedule • Teacher Work Days & Inservice- your attendance is at the discretion of your cooperating teacher. ASK! • In the event of an absence, you are responsible for contacting your cooperating teacher AND your university supervisor. Contact your CT through email AND a phone call. • Make-up: all missed times/days must be made up (except for weather related closures)

  10. Every practicum day • Be on time • Park in the right spot • Sign in and out at the front office AND on your attendance calendar (timesheet) • Wear your badge • Help in at least one way • Learn at least one thing

  11. 1st Day Preparation • Check the school’s and teacher’s websites: • Directions to the school • Principal’s name • Teacher’s email address • Program the school’s phone number into your phone PRIOR to the first day • Email your teacher • Introduce yourself • Ask about arrival time • Become familiar with the EERE website. Read and print materials for 411: • Profile form • Calendar • Policy and procedures • Evaluation forms

  12. Materials Needed for 411: • First, go to the EERE website: http://www.jmu.edu/coe/eere/ • Then, click on the link on the left hand side, “Practicum Information” • Click on the link on the chart, “Semester II, ELED 411”. All of the materials you need are linked on the right hand side of the page: • Student Profile Form • Policies • Lesson Plan Outline • Evaluation (use the same form for midterm and final) • Attendance calendar (timesheet)

  13. Immersion Week Mark your calendars…. • March 18-22 (Mon–Fri) During this week, you will attend your practicum for the full day, every day.

  14. Turn to Your Neighbor…

  15. Questions???

  16. Practicum Placements • If you have Mrs. Peery for ECED 372, go to her for your placement. • Everyone else, stay seated in the front of the auditorium. Dr. Tricarico and Mrs. Gainer will give you your placements.

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