EDU 5940 - Student Teaching Double License in Elementary or Secondary and K-12

Goals: To apply, modify, and demonstrate effective teaching techniques through actual teaching experience in the public schools. To develop skills of critical reflections, monitoring, and adjusting of professional practice. To develop a professional understanding of the role of a teacher and a personal model of teaching.

Eligible teacher candidates first complete 16 weeks at the elementary or secondary level (10 weeks in regular classroom, then 6 weeks in a specialized field) after which the teacher candidate must complete 8 weeks at the appropriate other level in K-12 specialty. (24 weeks total).

Content: Laboratory application of all previous methods and supporting coursework. Observation, part-time, then full-time teaching are required at both levels. Completion of the Teacher Performance Assessment.

Taught: Offered only as a combination of fall/winter terms or winter/spring terms

Prerequisite: Completion of all elementary or secondary licensure coursework, completion of teaching major coursework, and approval to student teach.

Co-requisite: EDU 5900: Student Teaching Seminar

Credits: 4 credits winter term; 18 credits fall or spring term. Total of 22 credits.