EDU 4850 Adolescence Student Teaching
Developmental and learning processes, culture heritage and family factors of adolescence will be considered in the full-time teaching semester. The teacher candidates will demonstrate mastery of competencies needed to implement instruction in the diverse adolescent classroom. Adolescent teacher candidates will student teach in grades 7–9 for one half of the semester and in grades10–12 for the remaining half of the semester under the supervision of a certified master adolescent education teacher. Field placement for adolescent education teacher candidates will be with age groups within the range of grade levels and subject areas for which candidates are being prepared to teach. 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