Tier 2: Experiencing Education & Teaching

This 3-hour dual enrollment course for juniors or seniors is an introduction to teaching addressing basic program requirements, College of Education Conceptual Framework, state evaluation system, the nature of the diverse and multicultural classroom, standards and practices of professional conduct and requirements in teaching. Students will complete a 20-hour field experience involving tutoring in a P-12 classroom.  They will also perform 20 hours of volunteer service in the local schools and community.

This 3-hour dual enrollment course for juniors or seniors is designed to give students the opportunity to observe, participate, and reflect upon authentic public-school experiences. Through focused assignments, students will consider questions and concepts from their courses while situated in actual practice. Field experiences provide students with experiences that contextualize ideas and spur discussion in their courses. All students are required to log a minimum of 50 hours in their field placement over the course of the second semester.