MEDUC 629 - Leadership Practicum II

Credits: (3)
This course is the second stage of the full-year practicum. In this stage, students continue to develop and apply their skills in understanding the role of the leader while working in a school with their assigned administrator. Students will be supervised and assessed by the administrator and a university supervisor. In addition to experiences in management of schools, effective leadership skills, and the use of technical skills to support teacher development, students will also focus on applicable legal issues, managing school finances, supervision, and curriculum development and assessment. Additionally, students will address the day-to-day needs that arise within the school. Students will complete a portfolio that showcases their experiences as they relate to relevant national and state standards. This practicum follows the successful completion of MEDUC 628 (Practicum 1).