Required of all prospective secondary teachers. This course, which integrates theory and practice, is a culminating experience of the initial teacher certification program. The 60-day course includes observation, participation, and directed teaching experience in a local—normally public—school. The course requires conferences with the University supervisor and the cooperating teacher and such required seminars as the ADEPT-training session. The University supervisor will evaluate the student during the semester using ADEPT. Students must stay in touch with their advisers and check the Education Department website (education.converse.edu) for important deadlines.
Directed Student Teaching Secondary (6 hours) [Praxis II & PLT exams are prerequisite to licensure- must take before or during this term]
Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Offered during spring term and occasionally in fall term. Course fee.