Internship III

Catalog description

Entrance requirement for Internship III: passing score on GACE content >220 OR meet the floor for ALL testlets in content area Exit requirement for Internship III: must attempt Literacy GACE (GACE 418 or GACE 350 depending on major) For approximately 15 weeks, teacher candidates apply the principles, knowledge, understanding, and skills acquired during their entire educational program. The internship experience is performed in a carefully selected school reflecting the grade level at which certification is sought, under the direction of the University supervisor and a qualified classroom teacher. The. teaching candidate will intern five full school days per week for 15 weeks (500 contact hours). During this internship, the candidate will assume the responsibilities of the classroom teacher, including classroom management, instruction, assessment, and other school-assigned duties. During the time spent in the internship, the University supervisor will observe the teacher candidate on a regular basis (at least 3 times). Candidates seeking a professional or advanced internship must be employed within their certification field, employed at a fully accredited school, and have prior approval from their employing system. Professional and advanced interns are required to complete all internship assignments and attend on-campus meetings as directed. All interns must be admitted to teacher education and hold a pre-service or provisional teaching certificate. This internship must be completed at Piedmont University.