EDUC581

EDUC

581

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 provides an opportunity to develop teachings 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. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; EDUC 524 (concurrent enrollment allowed) and EDUC 570 (concurrent enrollment allowed).