EDU 4820 Childhood/Special Education Student Teaching
Developmental and learning processes, cultural heritage and family factors of childhood/special education will be considered in the full time 14-week teaching semester. The teacher candidates will demonstrate mastery of competencies needed to implement instruction in the diverse inclusive classroom. Childhood/Special Education teacher candidates will student teach for one half of the semester in a general education classroom and one half of the semester in a special education/inclusive classroom. Experiences will be under the supervision of both a certified master education teacher and a certified master special education teacher. Field experiences will be with two different age groups within the range of grade levels 1–6 (one placement in grades 1–3, once placement in grades 4–6). Evaluation of teacher candidates will be based on field performance as well as the ability to demonstrate knowledge of how to enhance learning through both reflective and collaborative practice.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Pre-Student Teaching.
Distribution
Education