PURPOSE

Field Experience is designed to provide aspiring educators with an opportunity to observe in a classroom to gain first-hand knowledge of teaching, classroom procedures, and student learning.  Field Experience is a precursor to student teaching or internship.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants MUST meet ONE of the following program criteria:

     1. Enrollment in a college or university educator preparation course 

                 * Attach COURSE SYLLABUS requiring Field Experience

     2. Enrollment in an Alternative Certification Program leading to teacher certification

                  *Attach PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE LETTER as verification

 DUTIES/ACTIVITIES

1. Observe teachers in a classroom teaching and working with students
2. Interview and discuss teaching and learning processes with teacher
3. Teach an instructor-approved lesson with supervision (university students)

ADDITOINAL INFORMATION:                  

1. A name based background check will be conducted every school year, August 1- July 31. 
2. The candidate must contact the campus of their choice to make arrangements once the approval email is received.
3. The field experierences/observations must be conducted between June 10- June 24, 2019 depending on program avaliability, see link below.                                                                                                                                 Field Experience/Observations Information