Middle Grades Education Field II

Catalog description

It is designed to be taken along with EDUC 3610 and 3620 OR EDUC 3630 and 3640. This course is a semester-long student intern experience in a middle school setting, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty. Candidates will observe, assist, and at times, lead instruction for middle school students. Candidates will collaborate with their mentor teachers to plan, implement, and assess instruction for diverse learners. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism and effective use of instructional strategies, as well as the provision of a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students. This course includes 1.5 days (approximately 12 hours) in a middle school field placement.