Requirements

 The requirements to be accepted for Student Teaching are as follows:

  1. The ability to work constructively with students of the age for which licensure is sought.  This is demonstrated by successful completion of field experiences, cooperating teachers’ evaluations and by the recommendation of a supervisor of any relevant volunteer work or employment.
  2. Sufficient mastery of the discipline(s) for which licensure is sought.  This is indicated by a grade point average of B or above in the manor area and a recommendation from the major department.
  3. A strong liberal arts education background.  Specifically students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above and have taken at least one course in mathematics, biological science, physical science, American history and humanities.  A faculty recommendation is also relevant evidence for this criterion.
  4. A basic knowledge of education theory, history, and practice including an understanding of the interdependence of education and society and the importance of individual identity in teaching and learning.  A commitment to equity.   Knowledge of the development and learning of children, adolescents and exceptional children.  This knowledge must be demonstrated by passing Performance Assessment Standards ER1, ER2, ER3, ER4, ER5, ER6, ER7, ER11, R1, T1, and T11 (see Appendix A in the program handbook for the text of each standard). (For requirements 3 and 4, a new course-listing sheet should be completed or verify with Angela Winburn in Steiner 209 that the one you filed as a sophomore is correct.  This information will help us when we review transcripts for licensure applications.)
  5. Skills in preparing and teaching lessons in accordance with principles learned in core and methods courses.  Grades in required methods courses) must be C or better and field experiences (time sheets and evaluations) must provide additional evidence that this requirement has been met.
  6. Good communication skills and the ability to establish constructive relationships.  Information provided by Student Affairs, field experience evaluations and observations by education faculty are evidence for this criterion.  In addition, students must have passed Performance Assessment Standards T11 and ER6 (see Appendix A in the program handbook for the text of each standard).

Procedure

Included in the student teaching application are three recommendation forms needed to apply for student teaching.  They need to be completed by a) a faculty member from your major department, b) another faculty person who knows you well and c) a non-faculty person who knows you well.  A good choice for a non-faculty person would be someone for whom you have worked.  It should be someone who can speak to your interaction with children in job (such as camp counseling) or volunteer work (such as tutoring) and/or who can discuss other qualities you have that make you a good candidate for teaching.

Due Date

All application materials are due by February 1 prior to student teaching.  For most students, that will be second semester of the senior year.  Application materials should be given to Angela Winburn in Steiner 209.

Additional Materials Required

In the process of placing you with a teacher for your student teaching experience, we need to provide the teacher with some information about you.  For that purpose please include a résumé with your application.