noun
- plural of practicum; courses of study designed especially for the preparation of teachers and clinicians that involve the supervised practical application of previously studied theory
Usage: educational context
Examples
- The education majors completed their practicums in local elementary schools.
- Medical students must finish several practicums before graduation.
- The nursing program requires two practicums in different hospital departments.
- Her practicums gave her valuable hands-on experience in the classroom.
- The university offers practicums in partnership with community organizations.
- Students found the practicums more challenging than their regular coursework.