EDU 976 - Observation and Student Teaching at the Early Childhood and Childhood Levels

This internship and seminar is designed to facilitate the movement of the teacher candidate into the role of the practicing professional. It will offer an opportunity for the candidates to discuss their experiences in student teaching, to explore multiple approaches and to investigate certain educational issues in greater depth. This structured college supervised teaching experience is provided using the specialized knowledge, skills and dispositions needed for working effectively with all children in the early childhood years as well as in Grades 1-6. Teacher candidates will develop expertise in working effectively with pre-school, kindergarten, and primary grades, as well as Grades 3-6. Teacher candidates will complete 50 hours of field observations prior to student teaching. They will be assigned to student teach for a full semester at the kindergarten and grades 1 or 2 levels, as well as complete two experiences in grades 3 or 4 and 5 or 6. Consistent with higher educational standards, conduct assessments and perform other related duties for students in classrooms having diverse needs. 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