Be advised that not all practicum experiences will be in the ICCSD. Due to placement needs and the importance of providing a diverse teaching experience, some practicums will utilize placements in surrounding districts, usually within a 40 minute driving radius.

Elementary Math Practicum (EDTL:3174), is a prerequisite to Elementary Reading Practicum. There are two co-requisites for this course; Methods Elementary School Mathematics (EDTL: 3163) and Classroom Management (EDTL: 3170).

Elementary Reading Practicum (EDTL:3172) is completed the semester prior to student teaching. Both practicums are required for all Elementary Education students.
 

• Be advised that not all practicum experiences will be in the ICCSD. Due to placement needs and the importance of providing a diverse teaching experience, some practicums will utilize placements in surrounding districts, usually within a 40 minute driving radius.
• Science has two practicums, the first is a component of EDTL:4751 Introduction to Science Teaching & Practicum with Early Learners. The second practicum is a corequisite of EDTL:4751 Instructional Issues in Teaching Science and the course number is EDTL:4779 Secondary School Science Practicum.
• Art EDTL:3290 Introduction & Practicum (8 hours per week in the schools)
• English EDTL:4314 Introduction & Practicum ( 12 hours per week, 4 mornings or afternoons per week)
• EDTL:4418 ESL Practicum 1 (5-6 hours per week in the schools)
• Foreign Language EDTL:4406 & EDTL:4407 FL Practicum 1 & 2 (5-6 hours per week in the schools)
• Mathematics EDTL:3532 Introduction & Practicum (7-8 hours per week in the schools)
• Music EDTL:3610 Introduction & Practicum (5-6 hours per week in the schools)
• Social Studies EDTL:4811 Introduction & Practicum (9 hours per week in the schools)
• Special Education EDTL:6906 Practicum with Exceptional Persons (9 hours per week in the schools). Please email Bobbie Bevins (bobbie-bevins@uiowa.edu) and your advisor with your plans. Follow the Field Experience Office instructions to apply.

All of the above Introduction courses have a seminar as well as a practicum component. For information contact the program coordinator or Bellinda Assemien.