BIOL 608 - Biology Teaching Practicum

Credits: 2
Restriction: Permission of Biology Education Coordinator and Graduate Coordinator.

Description: This course will provide a field experience observing and teaching in certification-related settings at the secondary level in a public school, private school, or other education setting serving students in grades 7-12 for a minimum of 120 hours. It includes coordination and supervision by a qualified university faculty member with daily supervision by a cooperating classroom teacher or program supervisor. It also includes a minimum of 20 hours of observation in one or more college or university Biology classrooms with permission of the instructor, giving graduate students the opportunity to observe practical teaching and management strategies for higher education settings.