EDU 493 Endorsement Only Student Teaching
In Student Teaching, candidates seeking an endorsement co-teach with a cooperating teacher in a school placement for a minimum of 60 days to develop and demonstrate capacities to perform the full-time responsibilities of a teacher and to make a positive impact on student learning. During student teaching, candidates exhibit essential dispositions; demonstrate skill in planning, engagement, assessment, and reflection upon student learning; and collect evidence of performance that connects with standards and criteria for pre-service teachers. Through successful completion of student teaching, candidates demonstrate endorsement competencies required for residency teacher certification.Course Entry Requirements: 1. Pass the WEST-E(s) for the endorsement(s) sought and relevant to the placement; 2. Pass all course requirements with 2.0 or higher grade; 3. Pass internships leading to student teaching; 4. Achieve a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA; 5. Accept school assignment as arranged by Placement Coordinator.