Directed Student Teaching Seminars

Student Teachers must attend weekly synchronous seminars on the designated day and time. Candidates cannot be excused from attending Directed Student Teaching Seminars. These are an essential part of the Teacher Credentialing Program. During this time, students share and reflect on their experiences in the field. The main purpose is to gradually prepare students to assume responsibility in the classroom and become fully responsible for all teacher and school duties at the end of student teaching. The University Supervisor conducts the seminar.

The following are some of the topics that will be covered in the Directed Student Teaching Seminar:

The California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) and the TPEs
edTPA
Classroom Management Techniques
Children’s Rights
Technology
Parental Involvement
The Teacher as a Professional
Finding Employment