ED462 Supervised Student Teaching
The purpose of this experience is to first observe and then apply professional knowledge and skills in concert with a professional educator. The student will gradually assume responsibilities for all classroom and school duties under the guidance of the classroom teacher and a university supervisor. This course includes 12 to 16 weeks of clinical experiences. (Student teachers in vocal and instrumental music earn 8 hours and complete a minimum of 12 weeks; everyone else earns 10 hours and completes a minimum of 16 weeks.) Students must earn the qualifying score on the state performance assessment in order to earn a C or better in this course. Students may choose to accept a D grade but will not be recommended for certification without the appropriate performance assessment score and a C or better in
ED462. Students who do not earn the qualifying score may also choose to accept an incomplete grade and work with their university supervisor and the Director of Teacher Education on what improvements must be made to increase their score to the passing level. This course can only be repeated after waiting a semester and following the approval process through the Director of Teacher Education (unless extenuating circumstances are approved).
Credit hours: 8.0 for BME; 10.0 all other certification programs
Prerequisites:
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ED370 - Teaching Methods in the Content Area
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ED453 - Education as a Profession (except for BME)
Additional Prerequisites / Conditions: Students must also be fully admitted to the CMU Education Program or have permission of the Director of Teacher Education.