Practicum: meaning, definitions and examples

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practicum

 

[ หˆprรฆktษชkษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

educational context

A practicum is a practical section of a course of study. It usually involves hands-on experience in a real-life setting and may include internships, teaching practicums, or fieldwork. The aim is to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to practical situations, enhancing the learning experience. Practicums are often found in fields such as education, psychology, and social work.

Synonyms

fieldwork, internship, work placement

Examples of usage

  • She completed her practicum at a local school.
  • The nursing program requires a summer practicum for all students.
  • He enjoyed the practicum more than the lectures.

Translations

Translations of the word "practicum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prรกtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเฅเคฏเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Praktikum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ praktikum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะบั‚ะธะบัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praktyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŸ็ฟ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prรกctica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท staj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค์Šต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏุฑูŠุจ ุนู…ู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ praktikum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ praktikum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎžไน 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praksa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sviรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ะถั–ั€ะธะฑะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ praktika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prรกctica

Etymology

The term 'practicum' originates from the Latin word 'practicus,' which means 'practical.' The Latin roots of the word relate to action and doing, emphasizing the hands-on aspect of this form of education. In educational contexts, practicum has been used since the 19th century to refer to courses that combine theory and practice. The term gained prominence particularly in teacher education programs, where practical experience is essential for developing teaching skills. Over time, its usage has extended to various professional training programs across disciplines, highlighting the importance of integrating theoretical training with practical application.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,325, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.