PETE 377
Secondary Practicum
Teacher Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Written and practical teaching assignments designed to help prospective teachers plan, conduct, and evaluate lessons and unit plans appropriate to adolescent students.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
FBI fingerprint and background clearance.
Note
For PETE majors only.
Title
Unit Plan
Learning Outcome
The students will demonstrate competency in instructional design principles by completing a unit plan of instruction and passing the assignment.
Title
Tasks for Running Program
Learning Outcome
The students will understand the tasks associated with the effective running of a physical education program by completing a Task Summary sheet at their assigned school.
Title
Design lesson plans
Learning Outcome
Design effective lesson plans that include adaptations to accommodate all students' needs.
Title
Self-evaluation of teaching
Learning Outcome
Analyze their teaching by completing a self-evaluation form after each teaching experience, completing desired competencies and transcriptions of their teaching instances by using StudioCode software, and a final reflective paper on their teaching.
Title
Peer evaluator
Learning Outcome
Be a useful observer and evaluator on their teaching team by completing peer evaluation forms.
Title
Tournaments
Learning Outcome
The students will understand types of tournaments and when to use them as evidenced by passing the tournament quiz.
Title
Literacy in Physical Education
Learning Outcome
Understand how to integrate reading skills into the physical education curriculum by passing the reading assignment.
Title
Management and Instructional Strategies
Learning Outcome
The students will incorporate effective management and instructional strategies when teaching by obtaining an average rating above "1."
Title
Professional and Ethical Behavior
Learning Outcome
Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Utah State Board Rule R277-515
