EDU 5930 - Secondary Student Teaching (9-12)

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

Content: The 12-week student teaching experience designed to meet the individual needs of each student, and a two-week portfolio preparation period follows student teaching.

Prerequisite: This course is restricted to secondary science students pursuing a 9-12 license only. Completion of all work in secondary licensure program, completion of teaching major, and approval to student teach.

Concurrent registration in EDU 5900: Student Teaching Seminar is required.

Credits: 14 credits