1. a course of study designed especially for the preparation of teachers and clinicians that involves the supervised practical application of previously studied theory
Usage: educational

Examples

• Student teachers must complete a practicum in an actual classroom.
• The nursing program requires a 200-hour practicum at a local hospital.
• During her practicum, she learned to apply theoretical knowledge in real situations.
• The education major struggled with classroom management during his practicum.
• Medical students begin their practicum in their third year of study.
• The practicum supervisor observed her teaching methods and provided feedback.