EDUC 3400B - Secondary Education Field I

(1) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Co-requisite: EDUC 3300 AND EDUC 3400A
This is a semester-long course designed to be taken along with EDUC 3400A , Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom. This is a student field experience in a school setting, under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher and college faculty. Candidates will observe and acclimate to the secondary school culture. Candidates will assist, and at times, lead instruction for middle/high school students. Candidates will collaborate with their mentor teachers to plan and implement instruction for diverse learners. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism and effective use of instructional strategies as well as provision of a positive and academically challenging learning environment for all students. This course includes 1.5 days (approximately 12 hours) in a secondary school field placement.