Assessment of Student Learning

Catalog description

The Professional Practice Seminar supports post baccalaureate teacher candidates as they integrate and implement their knowledge of teaching and subject matter with the instruction of students in classrooms during their clinical practice internship. The seminar professor, the cooperating teacher, and the university supervisor coordinate their efforts to support, instruct, and guide the teacher candidate to demonstrate best practice in classrooms. The weekly seminar is a support system ¿ an avenue for teaching, learning, sharing, reflecting, questioning, discussing, and experimenting to inspire and promote personal and professional growth, satisfaction, and achievement as candidates embark on a new career. Portfolio development linked to College, New Jersey, INTASC, and NCATE Standards, preparation of a Teacher Work Sample, career readiness, preparation for certification, reflection on practice and professional growth are the primary outcomes of this course.