Student Teaching Internship in Early Childhood Education

Catalog description

Student teaching is the capstone experience of Aurora University's School of Education. It is the culminating experience for teacher candidates. Teacher candidates will be responsible for directing the learning of a group of students under the competent supervision of a licensed teacher. The student is guided through experiences designed to apply the knowledge and skill gained in the classroom. In essence, the student performs major instructional responsibilities of a classroom teacher with appropriate assignments and supervision. The early childhood student teaching experience will encompass two distinct placements: birth to 4 years of age and K-3. Students will be expected to successfully complete the ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) requirement of an edTPA to fulfill the requirements of the course. (Fall and Spring).