ECE 589 Student Tchg: Pre K or K

This course is designed for students who hold initial certification in childhood education (grades 1-6) and have completed student teaching experiences in grades 1-3 and grades 4-6. Students will complete one eight-week student teaching experience in a pre-K or kindergarten setting. Prior to student teaching, candidates complete a 20-hour field experience in their placement that involves a thorough analysis of home, school, and community composition and dynamics, done under the supervision of The College of Saint Rose student teaching supervisor. Application required. Application must be made by February 1 for the Fall semester; by October 1 of the preceding Fall semester for a Spring student teaching placement. Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: fingerprint clearance; good standing in the School of Education; completion of all education course work except EDU 590 and ECE 999 or thesis; grade of B or better in all required course work. Open only to students enrolled in a program leading to Second Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 2) at Saint Rose. Co-requisites: ECE 593, ECE 594. Fall, Spring (3 credits)

Credits

3