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Division of
Education and Speech Language Pathology |
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Teacher Education Field Experiences Field experiences are a critical component of the USAO Teacher Education Program. Prior to the minimum 60 days of the professional trimester, at least 60 hours are spent at various school sites in a variety of activities. Candidates
are placed into the classroom early in their college careers so that they
know almost immediately whether they are suited to a teaching career. Teacher
Education candidates are required to spend a minimum of 20 clock hours in
Level I field experiences, and a minimum of 25 clock hours in Level II field
experiences, working in an instructional environment in direct contact with
public school students under the supervision of certified teachers. Each of
the field experiences takes place at a different school, providing a good mix
of communities, teaching styles, and grade levels. Candidates
have further opportunities to participate in field experiences through
various specialty courses and by enrolling in the Paraprofessional course
offered during the Independent Study period each May. A description of
specialty area experiences can be found in course syllabi. The paraprofessional
experience is described in the Independent Study schedule each year. Field
Experience placement requests are reviewed to ensure that teacher education candidates
have meaningful instructional experiences: 1. with
culturally and economically diverse student populations; 2. with
students of different age and grade levels; and 3. at
different school districts. NOTE:
All field experience candidates, including professional trimester candidates,
are expected to become familiar with the Code
of Ethics of the Education Profession and to conduct themselves in a
professional manner at all times. Failure to do so may result in candidates
being given a grade of either "W" (withdraw) or "NP" (Not
Passing). For further
information, contact Dr. Nancy Hector,
Coordinator of Field-Based Experiences.
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