PURPOSE

 

Field Experience is designed to provide aspiring educators with an opportunity to observe in a classroom to gain first-hand knowledge of teaching, classroom procedures, and student learning.  Field Experience is a precursor to student teaching or internship.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Applicants MUST meet ONE of the following program criteria:

 

     1. Enrollment in a college or university educator preparation course 

 

                 * Attach COURSE SYLLABUS requiring Field Experience

 

     2. Enrollment in an Alternative Certification Program leading to teacher certification

 

                  *Attach PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE LETTER as verification

 

DUTIES/ACTIVITIES

 

1. Observe teachers in a classroom teaching and working with students
2. Interview and discuss teaching and learning processes with teacher
3. Teach an instructor-approved lesson with supervision (university students)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:                  

 

1. A name-based background check will be conducted every school year from August 1- July 31. 
2. The candidate must contact the campus of their choice to make arrangements once the approval email is received.
3. The field experience/observation must be conducted between September 12 - December 2, 2022 and January 9 - March 10, 2023.