EDU 5920 - Student Teaching Elementary (K-6)

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.

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: Fall and Spring terms.

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

Co-requisite: EDU 5900

Credits: 14 credits