2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CS 550 - Supervised Practicum and Seminar


The seminar and practicum placement provides an opportunity for the student to apply theories of child development, both typical and atypical, apply current research with emphasis on cognitive, motor, social-emotional, communication, adaptive, and aesthetic development in learning situations, family and communal contexts. Students will plan and implement developmentally and individually appropriate curricula and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual children, the family and curricula goals and content. They will make specific adaptations for children who have learning/developmental needs or disabilities. Students will demonstrate appropriate uses of technology including adaptive and assistive technology as well as the selection of appropriate materials and equipment. During the seminar, students will reflect and engage in discussion on professional practices, analyze and evaluate field experiences, as they work with families and other professionals.

There are two and one half lecture hours a week during one semester 4 credits the course is offered in the spring and summer.
This course requires a full semester practicum experience.