Student Teaching Practicum

Prerequisite: EDHM 571 and EDHM 572 with minimum grade of "B-"; in good graduate-level academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA; EDLE 579 and SPED 510; completion of any required content course as determined at application; completion of digital literacy competency; successful completion of gateway assessments; formal application required. Graduate students are assigned appropriate student teaching stations where they work in approved situation under an experienced supervising teacher. This is a practical experience for one semester in a public school where student teachers are functioning professional teachers. A university supervisor visits to assist the student teacher. Seminars may be held to exchange experiences. Students are expected to carry a minimum responsible teaching load equal to 50% of the regular teacher's assignment. Full-time for one semester. Offered fall and spring semesters.