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The course orients candidates to the education profession through the study and the application of curriculum and instruction as it supports the learning of individuals and groups. Candidates gain an initial understanding of classroom environments that encourage learners and collegial professional relationships in the school. This course introduces elementary education teacher candidates to the roles and responsibilities of teachers in grades l - 6. The course combines a university seminar and a minimum of 40 clock hours of field experience focusing on active involvement with a cooperating teacher and his/her class. The course is taken during the first term of the program and is a prerequisite for ELE 510. This is an advanced setting course that may count toward baccalaureate and master's degrees. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This is the final field–based experience course in the professional sequence of the Educator Preparation program. This course will continue to expand the teacher candidates’ work through our innovative virtual coaching model. Under the guidance of a qualified Mentor Teacher and a University Field Coach, teacher candidates will gradually assume instructional responsibilities in the field, building towards a minimum of 4 weeks of full take-over in the classroom setting. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 299, EDU 350, ECE 334, EDU 477, EDU 480, EDU 483, and EDU 420. Co-requisite(s): ELE 470B. 5 quarter hours

Students engage in a weekly seminar that is required for all student teachers. This seminar includes creating a Professional ePortfolio, reflecting on the art and process of teaching, and exploring resources that support novice and developing teachers. Successful completion of this this experience is based on the demonstration of a wide variety of competencies including collaboration with peers, reflective practice, and the successful completion of a Professional ePortfolio. The ePortfolio includes artifacts such as resume and cover letter, teaching philosophy, lesson plans, reflections and other demonstrations of teaching proficiency. This course is the culmination of the full teacher preparation program, and provides opportunities for teacher candidates to synthesize their learning into actionable and demonstrated skills and behaviors. NOTE: Ten weeks of full-day student teaching is required for this course. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 299, EDU 350, ECE 334, EDU 477, EDU 480, EDU 483, and EDU 420. Co-requisite(s): ELE 470A. 5 quarter hours

This is a continuation of Student Teaching. Pre-requisite(s): ELE 470. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 quarter hours