Share Paper: Demystifying Practicum for Preservice Teachers; A 21st Century AppRoach

  1. Christopher Dann, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Friday, March 21 11:30-11:50 AM Grand Ballroom 2

Abstract: Abstract: This presentation describes the method, and web based technologies being used by a course coordinator in a regional Australian higher education course that has a practicum experience embedded in it. The method attempts to balance the needs of the program leader, the external accrediting body and the students. The presentation will explore academic issues at three levels. From the program leader’s perspective, a course coordinators responsibilities for on campus learning and the issues arising from the student assessment when at the school. Program leaders are responsible for program design and alignment and for placement this has implications for programs ...