Student+Responsibilities

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 * Responsibilities of the Practicum Student **
 * 1) Once placement is approved, contact the supervising school library media specialist to arrange a visit and to develop the practicum plan, particular activities, and the schedule for the Practicum
 * 2) Consult with the supervising library media specialist to determine whether the host site has any special requirements for practicum students.
 * 3) Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of the host school.
 * 4) Talk, dress, and act in a professional manner.
 * 5) Be proactive in seeking possibilities for involvement that will enhance the quality of your Practicum experience.
 * 6) Provide the supervising library media specialist with a copy of the Practicum Syllabus.
 * 7) Ask for feedback from your supervising library media specialist.
 * 8) Note your activities for your weekend journal.
 * 9) Set up a date to be observed by the practicum director. This should be done as far in advance is possible. There are a lot of overlapping dates toward the end of the semester. Select a day for observation when
 * you are teaching a **significant lesson**
 * you have time either before or after the lesson to discuss your experience. This can be by yourself or with the supervising librarian as well.
 * 1) If you need to contact me
 * My office phone number is 660.543.4910
 * My Skype contact is fcpen2008.
 * 1) Complete course assignments as listed below.
 * Collaboratively develop a practicum plan
 * Maintain the practicum log during the practicum and participate in as many different library activities and jobs as possible.
 * Post your weekend journal each week detailing your activities from the previous week.
 * Participate in 4 Skype sessions with other members in the class.
 * Complete an instructional collaboration project.
 * Complete the Practicum Evaluation c hecklist at the end of the semester as a self-evaluation of the practicum experience.
 * Complete the Qualitative Feedback Form.