This course, which integrates theory and practice, is offered as a culminating experience of the initial certification program. The 60-day course includes observation, participation and directed teaching experience in a local school. Conferences with the University supervisor and the cooperating teachers and attendance at such seminars as the ADEPT/Student Teaching Orientation. The student teacher will be evaluated using the state-adopted ADEPT evaluation. Students must stay in touch with their advisers.
Directed Student Teaching Intellectual Disabilities (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.