EDUC 225 — Bilingual and ESL Practicum
This course serves as the student’s culminating experience for the Bilingual/English Second Language Program (ESL). Students will demonstrate competency in effectively teaching Bilingual/English language learners in the classroom. Students will participate in supervised authentic teaching and learning environments. The course requires both formal and informal observations, demonstration of support for students as well as effective instructional strategies, learning activities and assessment techniques. Students will reflect on their experience. Students are evaluated during the practicum experience. The course requires 100 hours of clinical experience. This course is part of an approved set of courses that fulfill the requirements leading to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Endorsement for ESL and/or Bilingual Education. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.