Corequisite: CFAAR554 - The practicum course applies the theory and knowledge acquired in previous coursework to practical field application within the art classroom in a PreK-12 school at the Elementary or Secondary level. The practicum course provides pre-service candidates with experience planning, implementing, and assessing art experiences for children and youth while developing classroom management skills and reflective practice as they work alongside a licensed art teacher/supervising practitioner. With their mentors¿ guidance, students develop and teach art lessons, completing a minimum of 300 hours of internship in the art classroom, of which 100 are in full responsibility of the class. The practicum is overseen by a program supervisor who observes the candidate's teaching practice, advising and reporting on the candidate's progress. A successful practicum culminates with an endorsement for an initial license in teaching visual arts (preK-8 or 5-12, depending on the practicum placement) as established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This course is taken concurrently with CFA AR 554: Art Education Seminar: Curriculum and Instruction.

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