ELE 597 Resident Teacher Student Teaching

This course concludes the pre-service professional development of resident teacher or alternative pathway candidates concerning the roles and responsibilities of teachers. It combines university seminars and field experiences. The focus of student teaching is to provide active engagement with a cooperating teacher and his/her students. The course increases the candidates' involvement in the profession through study and application to support the education of individuals and groups of learners. Candidates advance their understanding of environments that encourage a community of learners and collegial relationships in the school. This course meets in consecutive terms for graduation. Pre-requisite(s): ELE 577 and ELE 587. Co-requisite(s): None. 1-3 semester hours