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2019-2020 University Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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LIS 820 - Clinical Practice

3 hours
The clinical practice comprises the final phase of requirements for a Professional Educator License with a PK-12 Endorsement for Library Information Specialist (school librarian). Candidates must apply for and be accepted into this semester of coursework and fieldwork. The School of Education makes all placements in approved schools. Clinical practice is completed under the cooperation and supervision of a cooperating librarian and a university supervisor. Candidates demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the art and science of teacher librarianship through performances in two school libraries and complete coursework in methods of instruction for reading and methods of instruction for special education. Evaluation focuses on assuring that the candidate meets the appropriate content area standards and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Candidates also complete and submit their edTPA, a performance-based state assessment during this semester.

Prerequisite(s): LIS 701 , LIS 702 , LIS 703 , LIS 707 , LIS 708 , LIS 721 , LIS 722 LIS 725 , LIS 773 , and LIS 724 , or LIS 754 , or LIS 768  , or LIS 786 . or LIS 882 , or LIS 884  and approval of the field experience coordinator.



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