practicum N. Amer.
(ˈpræktɪkəm)
[a. late L. practicum, neut. of practicus, Gr. πρακτικός practical, concerned with action. (Cf. G. praktikum practical training.)]
A practical exercise; a course of practical training.
| 1904 T. F. Hunt Cereals in Amer. p. vi, The ideal condition involves a study of the plant in the field. Unfortunately..no systematic course of instruction can be planned that will conform with the season of crop growth and meet the exigencies of the weather. Practicums should be supplied that will as far as possible remedy this defect. 1938 Kains & McQueston Propagation of Plants 458 To carry out these practicums it is desirable..to have available a plot of ground of not less than one-half acre. 1973 Arithmetic Teacher Apr. 244/1 (Advt.), The second week will be a practicum involving children. 1974 H. L. Foster Ribbin' vii. 301 Practicum experiences involve various aspects of the community life, tutoring students, working with teachers and students, and participating in school activities. 1978 Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 27 Aug. 17/5 His desire for a kindergarten practicum caused a few problems..but it was arranged through the Sooke school district. |