EDUC 4479 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.

Candidates who can provide documentation of at least one full semester of work as a para-professional, long-term substitute, or provisional teacher in a fully accredited school can apply for experiential credit for Internship I. This exemption does not automatically qualify a candidate for internship II. 

Registration Name

Internship I

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

0

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Pre-service Certification

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this internship, students will be able to:

1. Identify student assets, including personal, cultural, and community assets.
2. Describe experiences that meet the individual needs of all learners.
3. Compare and contrast classroom routines and student behaviors.
4. Discuss how student assessment data is used to make instructional decisions.
5. Cultivate professional behaviors and dispositions as described in the PBDA and the code of ethical conduct.