- Clinical Practice and Seminar: Elementary

Catalog description

The purpose of this clinical practice experience is to assist the candidates in applying their theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills to the diverse and inclusive elementary classroom. During clinical practice, candidates engage in a guided, 16-week full-time experience in elementary classroom (grade 1-6 setting) under the cooperation and supervision of mentor teachers and a University supervisor. Clinical practice consists of the candidate observing the students, the environment and the mentor teacher, as well as being responsible for the developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment of students individually, in small groups and as a whole class. Attendance at Clinical Practice Seminar is required. Evidence of successful completion of the appropriate State of Illinois content area test must be received in the Department of Education by October 1st for spring student teaching and May 1st for fall student teaching. See course schedule book for associated fees.