Park Glen Elementary – Practicum in Education and Training

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary, middle school, and high school aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. Students may choose to take this course for Dual Enrollment through the Tarleton Today Dual Enrollment program.