Seminar, Observation and Student Teaching in Elementary Grades 4-6

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Participation in a seminar, student teaching in a general education setting, and teaching students in grades 4-6. Students seeking NYS certification in Childhood Education or Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities will be mentored by a college supervisor and cooperating teacher. Taken with EDUC 418 (grades 1-3) or EDUC 444 (special education grades 1-3) for semester-long, full time student teaching. Seminar is in discussion and lecture format, covering special topics related directly to teaching. Resume and interviewing preparation included. Prerequisites: Senior status with a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the education courses and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in area(s) of concentration. Formal admission to student teaching; approval by Chair of Education. Student teaching is full-time. Prerequisites: EDUC 353 and EDUC 354 and EDUC 401 and EDUC 402 Corequisite: EDUC 418 or EDUC 444 .