Student Teaching. 6,

Catalog description

EDU495 Student Teaching 6 or 12 credits This is a semester or year-long supervised/mentored field experience in an accredited school requiring observation of and engagement in the roles and responsibilities of a teacher. This course provides theory-based and experiential practice for a first-year teacher, in addition to seminars with faculty and colleagues within the student teaching cohort. Student teaching in the traditional format is one semester following the completion of all degree coursework. Student teaching in the Residency Program occurs over a year-long period with the simultaneous completion of online degree coursework; resident placement by OPI and summer orientation is required. Student teaching in the Northern Apprenticeship occurs over a year-long period with the simultaneous completion of online degree coursework. This course is intended for teacher candidates seeking educator licensure in Montana. Prerequisites: Level II Application, cumulative GPA of 2.50.