Directed Teaching

Catalog description

Designed to provide two supervised experiences at two levels, PK-3 and 4-6, and for SPE K-12 elementary and secondary level placements during which the prospective teacher of grades PK-6 takes gradual responsibility for a group of pupils for a specified period of time. The teacher is observed by a university supervisor a minimum of three times during each experience. This 16-week practicum/student teaching experience including a one-week observation is a mandatory requirement of the program.