EDUC 202 Field Experience*
This course provides students with practical experience in Pre-K-12 classrooms and weekly discussions regarding professionalism in teaching. Under the supervision of a cooperating teacher, students will complete 30 hours observing and aiding their mentor teacher. (This course addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standard 1).
Prerequisite
Background check required
EDUC 202Field Experience*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
90
Prerequisite Narrative
Background check required
Grading Method
Letter grade
Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable
6
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides students with practical experience in Pre-K-12 classrooms and weekly discussions regarding professionalism in teaching. Under the supervision of a cooperating teacher, students will complete 30 hours observing and aiding their mentor teacher. (This course addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standard 1).
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Complete 15 lecture hours with a CSI instructor face-to-face or online.
- Complete a background check before entering field experience in schools.
- Complete a minimum 30 hours with a certified teacher.
- Engage in any or all of the following activities: observe classroom instruction, individual instruction, small group instruction, class activity organization, and/or other duties that are normal in a teacherÕs everyday activities.
- Understand critical standards of Professionalism and Ethics, basic lesson plan components, & conceptualize what "Effective Teachers do".
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Expectation & Forms
Dress Code & Teacher Handbook
Conduct & Quality Work in Schools
Conflict Resolution: "I-messages"
Professionalism & Positive Behavioral Support
Lesson Plan Activity
Inquiry Process and Open Ended Questions
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Text
NA Articles in Class
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Principle 6: Communications Skills- The pre-service teacher uses a variety of communication
techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in and beyond the classroom.
Outcome : Students will reflect upon their field experience
Assessment: Survey
Principle 9: Professional Commitment and Responsibility- The pre-service teacher is
reflective practitioner who demonstrates a commitment to professional standards and is continuously engaged in purposeful mastery of the art and science of teaching.
Outcome : Students will complete an assigned K-12 classroom experience with a certified cooperating teacher.
Assessment: A completed CSI Performance Form (portfolio entry) by the cooperating, licensed teacher.