ED490 Student Teaching Elementary
A 16-week sequentially developed program of observation, participation, and classroom
teaching in an approved public or private school for elementary certification (14 credits).
Students seeking elementary certification will spend eight weeks in a K-3 classroom and
eight weeks will be in a grade 4-8 classroom. An 8-week placement in grade 1-4 classroom
may be selected by students seeking dual certification (7 credits). Insights into teaching materials
and their use, lesson plans, units, and curriculum development are developed during this experience.
Classroom management and discipline skills are strengthened. Daily travel is required. Students
are responsible for their own transportation. Prerequisites: “Good Standing” in the program,
permission of the Program Director, completion of all required Education courses, cumulative GPA of
at least 2.50, and a passing score on all three sections of the Praxis I exams.
Fall/Spring
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