Prerequisite
BTE 630A
Course Description
Student Teaching BTE 630 B comprises the second month of the full-day, full-time semester-long Student Teaching experience. Candidates are placed with certified teacher supervisors and are required to successfully complete four components: (1) Classroom responsibilities, (2) lesson plan design and presentation, (3) off-site classroom observations, each component within the context of fulfilling (4) professional responsibilities.
Multiple-subject candidates spend eight weeks in both a K-2 and a 3-6 classroom (non-traditional programs may vary). One of the two assignments is with a certified Field Supervisor. Single-subject candidates experience teaching a minimum of four academic periods a day in two grade levels; a minimum of three of four periods must be in their designated academic area. Candidates complete BTE 629 Student Teaching Seminar (as begun in BTE 630A), which integrates theory and practical approaches to real-life situations experienced by candidates during BTE 630 B,C,D. Note: The grade assigned for the course will be either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
( Note: Does not grant graduate level credit)