Overview
This section describes the supervised field experience assignment and lists the responsibilities of Teacher Interns, Site Mentors, University Supervisors, School Administrators, and the COE at USU. Each candidate teaching under an internship credential must be assigned both a Site Mentor and a University Supervisor, and must remain under their supervision for the full length of the internship. Interns may not teach under the internship credential at any point without both supervisors in place. The Intern must also hold a valid Intern Credential issued by the CTC before beginning or resuming the intern placement.
Site Mentors and University Supervisors selected, are certified and experienced in teaching the specified content or performing the services authorized by the credential. In other words, site-based supervisors selected to support candidates hold appropriate certification and demonstrate substantial, relevant experience teaching the specified content area or performing the services authorized by the credential. Selection criteria include verification of current credentials.
The supervised field experience practicum offers candidates an opportunity to practice and implement:
- Educational theories learned in previous coursework
- The TPE’s required by the CTC
During the supervised field experience training, Site Mentors and University Supervisors offer the candidates advice, suggestions, and counsel. Both Site Mentors and University Supervisors evaluate candidates on their performance throughout the field experience assignment.