TEP 410 Secondary Pre-Student Teaching Experience

Senior-level field experience in a secondary school context which provides opportunity for observation, reflection, and practice. Students will have opportunities to examine the whole school context through interactions with building-level administrators, school counselors, special educators, classroom teachers, and other professionals and para-professionals. Students will also spend time in certification area specific school settings. Students are expected to connect theoretical ideas acquired in prerequisite and corequisite courses with actions and decision-making processes associated with effective teaching. Focus on establishing positive classroom climate, developing instructional plans and assessment, and professional interactions with other educators in preparation for the student teaching experience.