EDUC480

Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) Practicum is a seminar course with 40 hours of field experience. Through field work, reflective practice and weekly seminars, candidates develop an understanding of the California TPA. Candidates will develop a deeper understanding of the "Plan, Teach & Assess, Reflect, Apply" teaching cycle and how to meet the needs of diverse learners. The field experience hours provide an opportunity to develop teaching skills in a classroom setting. This course is comprised of several components: weekly seminars, field experience, and self-evaluation of the California Teaching Performance Expectations. Students must arrange their own transportation to the university assigned school site. Minimum grade of B- required. Corequisite: EDUC 460. Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program; current certificate of clearance; current TB (tuberculosis) test; (EDSP 401 or EDUC 401) and (EDSP 402 or EDUC 402 [concurrent enrollment allowed]) and EDUC 422 (concurrent enrollment allowed) and EDUC 423 (concurrent enrollment allowed) and (EDSP 451 or EDUC 451).