EDU 490 - Student Teaching

Student teaching is the final field experience for elementary, middle-level, and secondary education students. Individually assigned university supervisors and carefully selected cooperating teachers in local schools provide a 15-week extended apprenticeship into the profession. Students must participate in a portfolio defense at the conclusion of the student teaching experience, at which time the student teacher will provide evidence of achievement of the Maine Department of Education’s initial teacher certification standards outlined in the syllabus. Student teachers must also attend campus-based orientation sessions and seminars designed to complement the student teaching experience.

General Education Requirements: Capstone and Service Learning in Major

Prerequisites: Acceptance by the Student Teaching Committee. Among other factors considered by the committee: (a) attainment of senior status; (b) GPA of 2.5 overall and in concentration and program courses; (c) successful completion of all required professional education courses; (d) successful completion of the writing sample; (e) completion of interview with education faculty; (f) attendance at an information session for student teaching applicants; (g) evidence of continuous personal growth and responsibility; and (h) successful completion of Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators subtests and Elementary Education or relevant Praxis content area for secondary majors.

Course Typically Offered Every Fall and Spring

Credits: 12