Course Descriptions

This program provides internship experience for students considering a career in education. Students may be placed in classrooms  grades Pre-K through grade 12. Internships will take place at schools within the MISD district and will be assigned based on the  student's interest and career goals. Since students will be functioning directly in a teaching environment, it is imperative to exhibit  a high academic standard and professional behavior. Students  will be expected to provide their own transportation to and from the internship sites.  Students will meet at Ben Barber at least once every other week.  Possible Certifications: +Educational Aide I; Students must be 18 years of age and have a driver’s license or Texas identification card to be eligible for Education Aide I certification. 

Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and  adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work  under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators  in direct instructional roles with elementary, middle school, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct  individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical  arrangements and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals or other educational  personnel. Students  will be expected to provide their own transportation to and from the internship sites.  Students will meet at Ben Barber at least  once every other week.  Possible Certifications: +Educational Aide I; Students must be 18 years of age and have a driver’s license or Texas identification card to be eligible for Education Aide I certification.