Student Teaching I in Grades K-12

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The first in a set of two required culminating experiences in secondary education programs leading to K-12 content performance fields. This course and its mate, EDU 426, provide for the education major to teach in both a secondary school classroom and in either a middle school or an elementary school classroom. The student is assigned to a cooperating teacher who works with the College supervisor to give the student an opportunity to teach under supervision. The student teacher must, during this time, develop in proficiency and assume complete responsibility for teaching the students in the classroom. The principal and other school personnel cooperate to include, as nearly as possible, all the experiences of a contract teacher. Students must successfully complete the required teaching performance assessment/portfolio before receiving a grade in student teaching. See Student Handbook for admission requirements and general policies governing the program. Instructor consent required. EDU 426 Student Teaching II in Grades K-12 (8 cr. hrs.) The second in a set of two required culminating experiences in secondary education programs leading to K-12 content performance fields. This course and its mate,