LSC 5562 - Practicum in School Librarianship

This two (2) credit course will occur during the spring and fall semesters only. Students who seek certification must complete a 100-hour practicum in a local school library. Non-Pennsylvania students are responsible for checking with their own state department of education to determine whether there are other requirements that must be met in order to transfer certification via reciprocity. All students must contact their advisor to determine whether they have the appropriate credits and courses to earn certification in their own state. Students will be required to identify a mentor who meets specified criteria. The student will be required to teach and video tape a lesson for K-12 students on an information literacy skill. The lesson must be developed in collaboration with a classroom teacher and documentation of the collaboration is required. The student must keep a log that includes the dates, times and a summary of the activities performed. The practicum allows students to demonstrate that they have developed the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become an effective efficient school library media specialist.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: LSC 5501, LSC 5530, and LSC 5561, with 21 credits completed.

Credits: 2 SH