Practica - Bachelor of Science
Special Education and Literacy Studies
College of Education and Human DevelopmentBachelor of Science in Special Education
Practica
Students have many opportunities to observe and participate in special education programs through practica.
First semester: Students are placed in a special education classroom and assist the teacher with a variety of instructional tasks
Second semester: Students are placed in programs serving their particular disability area.
Third and fourth semesters: Students work with small groups of students, providing individualized assessment and instructional activities for students at-risk or students with learning disabilities.
Internship
In addition to practica, students majoring in Special Education participate in two full semesters of intern teaching. This includes one semester in a general education setting and one semester in a special education setting. Intern teaching placements are made within prescribed areas of Southwest Michigan, within approximately 50 miles of WMU. Throughout each intern teaching experience, students participate on a weekly basis in an intern teaching seminar class.
Forms:
Clinical Observation Form (Cooperating Teacher and Self-Evaluation)
Competency Forms: EI, LD, CI
Self-Disclosure of Criminal Activity Form
Time Sheet
Intern Teaching Project in Germany