Example Of A Practicum Placement

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One of my main goals that I wish to accomplish in my practicum placement is to be familiar and comfortable in a clinical setting. Since I have never been in this type of environment, I hope to become aware of how to act in certain instances. I will do this by observing and asking my supervisor about their experiences. Particularly, if I get to work in a school environment with children, some of my goals would include understanding mental disorders (Autism, conduct disorders, learning disabilities) and how they affect children in their day to day lives. As well as learning, how to apply concepts and theories learned in school, to real-life situations. The strategies I will use to achieve these goals include observing teachers and children and