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EDUC 4620/4630/4640

EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM I, II&III (2 EACH cr.)

Supervised internship practicum in approved sites as specified in the American Montessori Society accreditation guidelines. A minimum of three visits to each student during the nine-month practicum, by a University supervisor. NOTE: Practicum I, II and III are offered during the fall, winter and spring terms, respectively. Attendance is required at a supervised weekly practicum seminar with materials, including spontaneous problem solving and support sessions once per week throughout the school year. (Out-of-town students must arrange supervised practice and seminar each week with their supervising teacher.) Practicum seminar includes utilizing Montessori materials and problem-solving sessions. These courses may be repeated. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs and completion of phase one.