EDUC 455 - Professional Growth in Middle Level Student Teaching (Gr. 4-8)

3 cr.

(Prerequisite(s: (1) All Education courses in the major; (2) Student Teaching application; (3) Teacher Education Committee approval; (4) Required Clearances: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record; FBI Fingerprint, TB test result, and ACT 24 statement)

The demonstration of professional growth during student teaching as evidenced by professional behavior and skills, a commitment to improvement, and ability to relate to others. This will include attendance and participation in a weekly seminar to analyze and discuss professional considerations and student teaching problems. Includes service-learning component.