To give students hands-on experience involving the functions of the school.

Students will observe various methods of classroom management and discipline – an analysis of behavior management of each cooperating teacher.

To give students the opportunity to put theory into practice by learning and using established teaching methods.

Provide a year-long (school-mentor-student) association in an educational environment.

Continue the development and growth between the university and schools of the Kittitas Valley utilizing the yearlong program.

• ➢ A hands-on, practical, learning experience in preparation for the education field.
• ➢ Students are to observe teaching styles and reflect on their observations.
• ➢ Students may do research to strengthen the focus of the school/classroom.
• ➢ Students assist teachers with classroom prep, lessons, classroom functioning.
• ➢ Students assist teachers in the child’s learning by working 1-on-1 or in groups.
• ➢ Students will give (mini) presentations and lessons.
• ➢ Students are to learn/be involved with the “everyday” functions of the school.
• ➢ Students are to be professional interacting with staff, students, and parents.
• ➢ Students facilitate growth/learning in the school community under supervision.
• ➢ Students may be rotated between/into 2 to 3 classrooms during the quarter.
• ➢ Students should participate in extra-curricular activities.

Student & Teacher Guidelines

• Students should/will:
• Follow the learner outcomes of the EDCS 392/492 practicum.
• Observe and learn school functions and procedures.
• Observe and submit the school’s culture.
• Observe classroom procedures.
• Observe cooperating teacher’s classroom management style.
• Write an analysis of the teacher’s management/discipline procedures.
• Prepare lesson plans for lessons and give presentations
• Keep a daily reflective journal.
• Attend school or district meetings.
• Attend university meetings and seminars.
• Notify the cooperating teacher and their supervisor of any absences.
• Prepare and submit a professional portfolio.
• Students can:
• Assist the cooperating teacher with the operation of the class.
• Work with students – one-on-one, small groups.
• Provide research and be a resource for the classroom/school’s focus.
• Assist the teacher with parents/aides in student's educational experience.
• Rotate to observe and/or work with teachers in other grades/subjects.
• Assist in field trips, testing, and other class/school functions.
• Cooperating teachers:
• Assist students during pre-autumn, practicum, & student teaching.
• Recognize and be cognizant of practicum and student teacher requirements.
• Allow practicum students to help develop classroom materials and activities.
• Make evaluation(s) of practicum students and/or student teachers.
• • Attributes form
• • Informal and Formal observation forms
• Provide feed back via evaluations, comments, etc.