EDS 461 Student Teaching: Elementary Exceptionalities (7 SH)

Consisting of three integrated components: (1) Orientation and field experiences during the opening week of school, to be fulfilled in the setting where the student will later complete the student teaching assignment; (2) two seven-week blocks of classroom experience under the supervision of a cooperating teacher, including observation, participation, responsible teaching and conferencing; and (3) Reflective Teaching Seminar (see ED 411). Seven weeks are spent at the elementary (K-6) level and seven weeks at the secondary (6-12) level. Spring semester student teachers are required to take orientation and participational experiences during the opening week of school in the fall. Prerequisite: Admission to student teaching.