practicum

English - Turkish

Definition of practicum in English Turkish dictionary

(çoğul hâli: practicums) Bir eğitimin uygulaması, tatbîki kısmı

What is the effect of the practicum experience on you?.

English - English

Definition of practicum in English English dictionary

A science exam in which students are questioned about specimens or other objects placed in front of them

A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically

A school or college course, especially one in a specialized field of study, that is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied theory: "advanced practicums in teaching reading"

A practicum offers a more advanced learning experience in the application of previously learned principles to "real life" setting under the supervision of the instructor The student functions as a paraprofessional, and may or may not be paid for work performed The competencies to be practiced and achieved are those for work commonly associated with the field Evaluation is accomplished through the supervision process, in which student/instructor contact is frequent, and affords opportunity for critique and refinement of skills Students usually are enrolled in other courses simultaneously to enrollment in a practicum Hours of work and credits earned are commensurate with the activity of the student, both in quality and quantity

A field-based venue in which the student has formally proposed that they will work and study to the equivalence of an in-class course The belief behind a practicum is that the experiential setting will provide substantial learning opportunities for the student to braid theory and practice together Unlike an internship or mentorship, a practicum does not necessarily ensure that a student will have a designated on-site staff person actively involved in their supervision, leadership development and, more fundamentally, their regular learning experiences

teacher preparation involving supervised, practical application of previously studied theory

The introduction of a student to a profession (or type of work) by providing training and learning in a supervised work environment (practical work experience)

This is a learning experience outside the University in a professional setting relevant to the main area of study The student may have to actively participate in the professional setting or merely act as an observer At the end of the short period, a report may be written on the student’s performance by an observer or the student may be required to prepare a report based on their observations

A course or program that covers a specialized topic in depth In some cases, this word refers to work-study arrangements that earn college credit

supervised curricula emphasizing practical applications of theory, methods, skills, professional orientations, and ethics in a specialized area of study

– A practical handbook or manual, A "how to do it" course on some aspect of education

Related Terms

practicums

plural of practicum

Hyphenation

prac·ti·cum

Synonyms

british english, work placement

Etymology

() From Late Latin, neuter of practicus (“practical”), from Ancient Greek πρακτικός (praktikós, “of or pertaining to action, concerned with action or business, active, practical”), from πράσσω (prassō, “I do”).