Literacy Practicum
Field Experience
Lynette Kerrigan
Student Teacher & Field Placement Officer
970-351-1623
Lynette.kerrigan@unco.edu
What is it?
Literacy Practicum is:
• A part-time field experience the semester prior to
your final student teaching.
√ 2 days per week; either MW or TR
√ Full day schedule= Arrive & depart when
your mentor teacher does; typically 30
minutes before & after host school hours
√ EDEL 446 is the practicum course; you begin in
your host school the first day of your scheduled
EDEL 446 course.
How to Start
1. Register for EDFE 120 the semester before
you expect to do your practicum
2. Put together your EDFE 120 checkpoint
paperwork & turn it in by the stated due
date
3. Complete the ‘Request for Placement’
Survey
EDFE 120 Paperwork
http://www.unco.edu/teach/Elem_Ckpt.html
1. Print and fill in application checklist
2. Make a copy of your PLACE/PRAXIX test
registration confirmation or print and
complete the Affidavit verifying when you will
take the test
3. Print and complete the PTEP Coursework
Checklist
Request for Placement Survey
Before you begin the survey:
1.
2.
Create a resume – basic job resume, references not needed. Include
education, work experience & any experiences working with children.
Write a letter of introduction addressed “Dear Mentor Teacher” and
include 1-3 paragraphs about yourself, why you want to teach, what your
future teaching plans are, etc.
You will find a link to the survey here:
http://www.unco.edu/teach/eptep.html
The survey will ask for basic program & contact information, have a place to
copy & paste in your resume and letter. If you have a specific partner school
request, you can include it in the ‘comments’ section.
Remember: You may not complete your practicum in a school where you have
a relative working or attending.
Requirements & Notification
By the end of the semester prior to your
practicum you must:
1. Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
2. Pass EDEL 350 or EDRD 319
3. Pass (grade of ‘S’) EDFE 120
As soon as a placement is confirmed for you,
you will be notified via your bear email.
Questions??
If you have any questions or concerns
about the practicum application process
please see Lynette Kerrigan in McKee 216
or email her at:
lynette.kerrigan@unco.edu