EDU 4613 Bilingual Clinical Teaching
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, consent of the Teacher Education Committee; successful completion of all requirements of Phase II of the Teacher Education Program, 2.5 overall GPA and passing scores on required TExES content area and PPR certification exams. The elementary bilingual clinical teaching experience is the culmination and application of all educational coursework at Texas Wesleyan University. Students are required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of best practice strategies for the bilingual elementary classroom. The course consists of two classroom assignments over a 14-week period for 5 full days. Students must participate in all aspects of the public school system during course. This will include instruction assessment, classroom management, and professional communications in a public school setting. Students must apply for student teaching during the semester prior to taking the course, successfully complete all Phase II requirements of the Teacher Education Program, pass all required practice certification exams, and successfully complete any and all improvement plans arising from any Fitness to Teach Report.