Table of Contents - Hartwick College

Teaching Practicum (Fall/Spring Terms) Prerequisites: Educ 220, 304, 320,
3XX (Specialty Teaching Methods), and 380 (12 credits, required)
490 Childhood Level Observation and Supervised Teaching
Seven weeks in grades 1-3, and seven weeks in grades 4-6.
491 Middle Childhood Observation and Supervised Teaching.
Seven weeks in grades 5-7, and seven weeks in grades 7-9.
492 Adolescence Level Observation and Supervised Teaching.
Seven weeks in grades 7-9, and seven weeks in grades 10-12.
Music Students:
290 Mini Practicum (MUSIC EDUCATION STUDENTS ONLY, 3 credits,
required). This course introduces music education students to the practicum
experience. Students are placed in traditional educational settings and are required to
observe, interact, supervise and or teach for a minimum of 20 school days (120 hours).
The course fulfills one of the three level placements (elementary, middle, or high school)
and also fulfills one of the two (instrumental/vocal) music specific area requirements
required for music education students.
390 Multicultural/Urban Educational Experience-Mini Practicum (3 credits,
required). The course places students in non-traditional educational settings from
diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds. Students are required to
observe, interact, supervise and/or teach for a minimum of 20 school days (120 hours).
Readings on diversity, multicultural music education, and the sociological dimensions of
schools, students, and teachers, provide a formal context for reflecting on the field
experience. Music education students will also examine culturally specific music learning
practices, and the importance of social context to music. Requires writing a brief
proposal and approval by the Education Committee. Internship may be during summer,
January Term or Fall/Spring Terms. Prerequisite: Educ 320.
Teaching Practicum (Fall/Spring Terms) Prerequisites: Educ 220, 304, 320,
3XX Specialty Teaching Methods, and 380 (12 credits, required)
This course fulfills one of the three required level placements (elementary/middle/high
school) and on of the music area specific (vocal/instrumental) requirements for music
education students.
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