EDUC 7779 Internship I

In the field of teacher education, the most vital phase of a candidate's preparation is the field experience. For approximately 15 weeks, teacher candidates will observe and investigate the process of teaching and learning. The internship experience is performed in a carefully selected school reflecting the grade level/content area at
which certification is sought, under the direction of the University supervisor and a qualified classroom teacher. For successful candidates, the experience will culminate with passage into Internship II.

During the time spent in the Internship I, the University supervisor will observe the teacher candidate on a regular basis. In addition, the candidates will patriciate in required class sessions are the Piedmont campus. The class sessions will be scheduled across the semester. Teacher candidates and the host teachers will be
provided with a copy of the schedules at the beginning of the semester.

Credits

1

Student Learning Outcomes

During Internship I the candidate will:

1. explore student assets including personal, cultural, and community assets as well as prior academic knowledge;

2. observe experiences that meet the individual needs of all children, including children from diversity backgrounds, children with disabilities, developmental delays, linguisitic differences, and special abilities;

3. observe classroom routines and student behaviors;

4. explore state standards and curriculum materials;

5. observe instructional practices;

6. explore and discuss formal and informal assessments;

7. explore and discuss student assessment data;

8. cultivate professional behaviors and dispositions as described in the PBDA;

9. and demonstrate awareness of and a firm commitment to the profession's code of ethical conduct.