EDU 974 - Observation and Student Teaching at the Childhood Level (Grades 1-6)

A structured college-supervised teaching experience in a culturally diverse environment will be provided in selected childhood settings, Grades 1 - 6. Teacher candidates will assume increased responsibilities for instruction, (consistent with higher educational standards) conduct assessments, develop classroom management skills and perform other related duties for students in the classroom. This internship is an integral part of the professional education curriculum and allows candidates to demonstrate competence in the professional roles for which they are preparing. The structured college supervised teaching experience uses the specialized knowledge, skills and dispositions needed for working effectively with all children in the childhood years. Teacher candidates will complete 50 hours of field observations prior to student teaching in addition to previous required field experience. They will be assigned to student teach for a full semester in Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6. Consistent with higher educational standards, they will assume increased responsibilities for classroom instruction, conduct assessments and perform other related duties for diverse students. A minimum of 15 weeks of full-time observation and practice teaching is required under the direction of the student-teacher supervisor and the cooperating teacher(s). A weekly seminar takes place on campus. Applications for enrollment must be submitted to the Education Department by October 1 in the Fall semester and March 5 in the Spring semester.
Student Teaching
6 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring
Department Consent Required