MONT 429 Practicum I
This class, which meets for two weekend seminars each semester during the practicum phase, assists the novice teacher in the design of the classroom environment, establishing ground rules and effective classroom routines, developing parent communication strategies, instructional planning, observation techniques, assessment and record keeping. The student will receive guidance in creating and implementing an action research project. Prerequisite: Candidate level status and successful completion of ECED 329 with a grade of "B" or better. Three credit hours.