ECE 490 Stud Tchg:Pre-K/K;Grds 1/2

Students will complete two student teaching experiences, one at the PreK or kindergarten level, and one in grades 1 or 2. During the first week of each experience, students will complete a 20-hour field experience during which they study and analyze the societal context, the family context, the instructional context, and the programmatic context of the setting, and also create an individual Child Profile. The candidate will develop and implement an instructional plan under the guidance of cooperating teachers and College of St. Rose personnel. 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. Prerequisites: good standing in the School of Education; required GPAs (2.75 in education; 2.25 in academic concentration; 2.5 overall); grade of C+ or better in every education course; completion of education sequence; completion of violence prevention, substance abuse, child abuse, and HIV/AIDS workshop requirements. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Co-requisites: EDU 493 and EDU 494. Open only to majors at Saint Rose.

Credits

10