The English Teaching Practicum
The English Teaching Practicum is a 3-credit course (ENGL 398) available to English and English education majors with senior standing. Each semester, practicum students shadow a faculty mentor and learn the basics of teaching English 101.
Fall application deadline (for winter practicum): October 15.
Winter application deadline (for spring practicum): February 26.
Spring application deadline (for fall practicum): May 25.
Teaching Practicum Application Form
In the English Program Teaching Practicum, students will develop foundational skills in composition pedagogy by observing an ENG 101 course under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students will also gain hands-on teaching experience by developing and teaching lesson plans, developing and applying rubrics in grading student assignments, and by holding weekly office hours to assist students in their writing. Weekly meetings with the composition coordinator will provide additional background in pedagogical theory, classroom management, effective learning activities and teaching strategies, developing a teaching philosophy, and creating course documents (syllabi, lesson plans, rubrics, etc.). Completion of this course with a passing grade qualifies domestic students to apply for a post-graduation internship as an ENG 101 special instructor.
For more information or questions about the practicum, please contact Dr. Caryn Lesuma lefaga21@byuh.edu.
For more information or questions about the practicum, please contact Dr. Caryn Lesuma lefaga21@byuh.edu.