Clinical Experience II.

Catalog description

This course provides clinical work in the public-school setting as part of field experience requirements for the undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program (TPP). The number of days in the TCs assignment will depend upon the chosen pathway (see handbook) in an assigned classroom under the supervision of an Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to include University Field Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher, and campus administrator. ED 495 Clinical Experience I(prerequisite) is the first semester of the Co-Teaching assignment (2 semesters) in which Teacher Candidate and their Cooperating Teacher are considered Co-Teachers for the class in a public-school setting in the grade level and content of the certification they are seeking. Students will complete observations, seminar requirements, adequately meet proficiency requirements through performance gates, and additional requirements as assigned by the field supervisor. This semester is the culmination of the entire curriculum of study for education students and it is instrumental in preparing them to teach. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ED 495 ;pass the official TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160) exam; pass the representative content test for the sought certification area and make at least one attempt on the official TExES content exam. If not passed, a follow up meeting will be required with the Field Supervisor to create a study plan; additional requirements may be necessary before being released for the second attempt; continued good standing with district/campus placement.